2002 Ford Econovan vs. 1981 Porsche 944
To start off, 2002 Ford Econovan is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2002 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 944 weights approximately 50 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, 1981 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Econovan | 1981 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Econovan | 944 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2410 mm |