2002 Ford Econovan vs. 2005 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2005 Opel Speedster is newer by 3 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Speedster (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2002 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Econovan weights approximately 290 kg more than 2005 Opel Speedster.
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, 2005 Opel Speedster (251 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Econovan | 2005 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Econovan | Speedster |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| 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 | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2340 mm |
