2003 Ford Econovan vs. 2003 Nissan Pickup
To start off, both 2003 Ford Econovan and 2003 Nissan Pickup were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan Pickup (132 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2003 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 470 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.
Because 2003 Nissan Pickup is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ford Econovan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Pickup will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Nissan Pickup (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Econovan. (139 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Econovan | 2003 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Econovan | Pickup |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1789 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2960 mm |
