2001 Ford Econovan vs. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 10 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Because 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Econovan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour 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. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Econovan | 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Econovan | Accord Crosstour |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2797 mm |
