2001 Ford Econovan vs. 1985 Toyota Crown
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 Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Econovan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Crown (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 175 kg more than 1985 Toyota Crown.
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, 1985 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Econovan | 1985 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Econovan | Crown |
Year Released | 2001 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2700 mm |