2001 Ford Econovan vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Econovan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Celica (120 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 345 kg more than 1985 Toyota Celica.
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, 2001 Ford Econovan (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Econovan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica. 1985 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Econovan has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Econovan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Econovan | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Econovan | Celica |
Year Released | 2001 | 1985 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2530 mm |