2001 Ford Econovan vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Raider
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Raider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider (230 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Raider weights approximately 5 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, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Raider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan. 2007 Mitsubishi Raider 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. 2007 Mitsubishi Raider will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Ford Econovan | 2007 Mitsubishi Raider | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Econovan | Raider |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Body Type | Van | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3340 mm |