2002 Ford Econovan vs. 1957 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 2002 Ford Econovan is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,442 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Riley Pathfinder (108 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2002 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 240 kg more than 2002 Ford Econovan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1957 Riley Pathfinder (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Econovan | 1957 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | Econovan | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2002 | 1957 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 2442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2860 mm |