2001 Ford Econovan vs. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Econovan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Econovan would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (162 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 455 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 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Econovan has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Econovan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Econovan | 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Econovan | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2370 mm |
