2002 Ford Econovan vs. 1967 Steyr 500
To start off, 2002 Ford Econovan is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Econovan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Econovan (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1967 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Econovan should accelerate faster than 1967 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Econovan weights approximately 815 kg more than 1967 Steyr 500. 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, 2002 Ford Econovan (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Econovan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Econovan | 1967 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Ford | Steyr |
| Model | Econovan | 500 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 1789 cc | 489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 1850 mm |
