2001 Ford Econovan vs. 2000 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 TVR Speed 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 TVR Speed 12 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 694 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 445 kg more than 2000 TVR Speed 12.
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, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 726 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Econovan | 2000 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | Econovan | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 7730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2570 mm |