2003 Ford Mustang vs. 2001 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Econovan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Econovan would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Mustang weights approximately 35 kg more than 2001 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mustang | 2001 Ford Econovan | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Econovan |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2210 mm |
