2002 Ford Econovan vs. 1989 Ford RS 200
To start off, 2002 Ford Econovan is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford RS 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford RS 200 would be higher. At 1,804 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford RS 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2002 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Econovan weights approximately 113 kg more than 1989 Ford RS 200.
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, 1989 Ford RS 200 (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Econovan | 1989 Ford RS 200 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Econovan | RS 200 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1804 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2410 mm |
