2002 Ford Econovan vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Econovan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Econovan would be higher. At 3,931 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (200 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2002 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 92 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Econovan. 2004 Ford Mustang 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. 2004 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Econovan | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Econovan | Mustang |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 3931 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1387 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2720 mm |