2001 Ford Econovan vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster 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. In terms of performance, 2011 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 210 kg more than 2011 Tesla Roadster.
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, 2011 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm). This means 2011 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Econovan | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Ford | Tesla |
| Model | Econovan | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2352 mm |
