2002 Ford Econovan vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2002 Ford Econovan and 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK (161 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2002 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Econovan weights approximately 5 kg more than 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK (234 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Econovan. 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK 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. 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Econovan | 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Econovan | SLK |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2410 mm |