2001 Ford Econovan vs. 1996 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Thunderbird (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 175 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, 1996 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan. 1996 Ford Thunderbird 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. 1996 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Econovan | 1996 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Econovan | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 291 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2880 mm |