2001 Ford Econovan vs. 2001 Holden UTE
To start off, both 2001 Ford Econovan and 2001 Holden UTE were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Holden UTE (302 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Holden UTE weights approximately 145 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 Holden UTE (460 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Econovan | 2001 Holden UTE | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Econovan | UTE |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2950 mm |
