2001 Ford Econovan vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Serena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Serena would be higher. At 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Econovan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Serena (97 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 90 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, 2001 Ford Econovan (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Econovan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Econovan | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Econovan | Serena |
Year Released | 2001 | 1995 |
Body Type | Van | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2740 mm |