2001 Ford Econovan vs. 2012 Koenigsegg Agera

To start off, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera is newer by 11 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Koenigsegg Agera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera (927 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 837 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera 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 2012 Koenigsegg Agera.

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, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera (1,100 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 962 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Koenigsegg Agera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Ford Econovan 2012 Koenigsegg Agera
Make Ford Koenigsegg
Model Econovan Agera
Year Released 2001 2012
Body Type Van Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1789 cc 5000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 90 HP 927 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6900 RPM
Torque 138 Nm 1100 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1295 kg 1290 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 4293 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1996 mm
Vehicle Height 1870 mm 1120 mm
Wheelbase Size 2210 mm 2660 mm


 

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