2001 Ford Econovan vs. 2006 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2006 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 5 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 SsangYong Kyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SsangYong Kyron (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 628 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, 2006 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan. 2006 SsangYong Kyron 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. 2006 SsangYong Kyron will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Econovan | 2006 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Econovan | Kyron |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2750 mm |