2001 Ford Econovan vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 8 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 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W 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, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W 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. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Econovan | 2009 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Econovan | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2970 mm |
