2002 Ford Econovan vs. 1984 Hyundai Stellar
To start off, 2002 Ford Econovan is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Hyundai Stellar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Hyundai Stellar would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Hyundai Stellar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Hyundai Stellar (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2002 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Hyundai Stellar should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Econovan weights approximately 240 kg more than 1984 Hyundai Stellar.
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, 1984 Hyundai Stellar (151 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Hyundai Stellar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Econovan | 1984 Hyundai Stellar | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Econovan | Stellar |
Year Released | 2002 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2580 mm |