2002 Ford Econovan vs. 1983 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2002 Ford Econovan is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Soarer (116 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2002 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Econovan weights approximately 115 kg more than 1983 Toyota Soarer.
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, 1983 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Econovan. 1983 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Econovan has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Econovan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Econovan | 1983 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Econovan | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2670 mm |
