2002 Ford Econovan vs. 1997 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2002 Ford Econovan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2002 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Supra weights approximately 325 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, 1997 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Econovan | 1997 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Econovan | Supra |
Year Released | 2002 | 1997 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2560 mm |