2002 Ford Econovan vs. 2010 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2010 Lotus Evora is newer by 8 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 3,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lotus Evora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Evora (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 2002 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Evora weights approximately 696 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, 2010 Lotus Evora (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Econovan. 2010 Lotus Evora 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. 2010 Lotus Evora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Econovan | 2010 Lotus Evora | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Econovan | Evora |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1991 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5098 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1438 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3063 mm |