2001 Ford Econovan vs. 2007 Kia Pregio
To start off, 2007 Kia Pregio is newer by 6 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 2,665 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Pregio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Econovan (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 Kia Pregio. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Econovan should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Pregio weights approximately 237 kg more than 2001 Ford Econovan.
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, 2007 Kia Pregio (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Pregio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Econovan | 2007 Kia Pregio | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Econovan | Pregio |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Body Type | Van | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1682 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2590 mm |