2004 Ford Econovan vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 2004 Ford Econovan is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Econovan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Econovan (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Econovan should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Econovan weights approximately 421 kg more than 1977 Nissan Violet. 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, 2004 Ford Econovan (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Econovan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Econovan | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Econovan | Violet |
Year Released | 2004 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2410 mm |