2002 Ford Econovan vs. 1971 Mazda 818
To start off, 2002 Ford Econovan is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda 818 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 10 more horse power than 1971 Mazda 818. (80 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Econovan should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Econovan weights approximately 485 kg more than 1971 Mazda 818. 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 818. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Econovan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Econovan | 1971 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Econovan | 818 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2290 mm |