2001 Ford Econovan vs. 2002 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Omega 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 160 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, 2002 Vauxhall Omega (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan. 2002 Vauxhall Omega 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 Vauxhall Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Econovan | 2002 Vauxhall Omega | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Econovan | Omega |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2740 mm |