2001 Ford Econovan vs. 1991 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 130 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, 1991 Ford Falcon (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Econovan | 1991 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Econovan | Falcon |
Year Released | 2001 | 1991 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2800 mm |