2002 Ford Econovan vs. 1970 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2002 Ford Econovan is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair 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 31 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Econovan should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Econovan weights approximately 410 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair. 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Econovan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Econovan | 1970 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Econovan | Corsair |
Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2570 mm |