2001 Ford Econovan vs. 2001 Mitsubishi L 200
To start off, both 2001 Ford Econovan and 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 260 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.
Because 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Econovan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 will offer significantly more control. 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 Mitsubishi L 200 (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Econovan | 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Econovan | L 200 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2970 mm |
