2001 Ford Econovan vs. 2007 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tundra 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 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tundra (271 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster 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 Toyota Tundra (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan. 2007 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Econovan | 2007 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Econovan | Tundra |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Body Type | Van | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4662 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 424 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3710 mm |