2001 Ford Econovan vs. 2010 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2010 Kia Borrego is newer by 9 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 5 kg more than 2010 Kia Borrego.
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, 2010 Kia Borrego (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan. 2010 Kia Borrego 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. 2010 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Econovan | 2010 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Econovan | Borrego |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1789 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2900 mm |
