2002 Ford Econovan vs. 2009 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tundra is newer by 7 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tundra (234 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2002 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 35 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, 2009 Toyota Tundra (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Econovan. 2009 Toyota Tundra 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. 2009 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Econovan | 2009 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Econovan | Tundra |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 234 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2610 mm |