2004 Ford Econovan vs. 1987 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2004 Ford Econovan is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2004 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Falcon weights approximately 74 kg more than 2004 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, 1987 Ford Falcon (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Econovan | 1987 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Econovan | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1789 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2840 mm |
