2001 Ford Econovan vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,998 cc, 2000 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (106 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 470 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia.
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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Econovan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Econovan | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Econovan | Familia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2270 mm |
