2002 Ford Econovan vs. 1993 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2002 Ford Econovan is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Previa (132 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2002 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Previa weights approximately 320 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, 1993 Toyota Previa (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Econovan | 1993 Toyota Previa | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Econovan | Previa |
Year Released | 2002 | 1993 |
Body Type | Van | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 2438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2530 mm |