2002 Ford Econovan vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster 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. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2002 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Econovan weights approximately 60 kg more than 2010 Tesla Roadster.
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 Tesla Roadster (400 Nm) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Econovan | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Ford | Tesla |
Model | Econovan | Roadster |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Body Type | Van | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 400 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2352 mm |