2001 Ford Econovan vs. 1997 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Mustang (590 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 500 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 365 kg more than 1997 Ford Mustang.
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, 1997 Ford Mustang (728 Nm) has 590 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Econovan | 1997 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Econovan | Mustang |
Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 590 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 728 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2580 mm |