2003 Ford Econovan vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 2003 Ford Econovan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche (324 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 2003 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1441 kg more than 2003 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, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 599 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Econovan. (139 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Econovan. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford Econovan has manual transmission. 2003 Ford Econovan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Econovan | 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Econovan | Corniche |
Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 324 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 738 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 2736 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3070 mm |