2001 Ford Econovan vs. 1984 Ford Granada
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Granada would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Granada (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Granada weights approximately 5 kg more than 2001 Ford Econovan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Econovan | 1984 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Econovan | Granada |
Year Released | 2001 | 1984 |
Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2780 mm |