2004 Ford Econovan vs. 1996 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2004 Ford Econovan is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota MR2 (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2004 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Econovan weights approximately 61 kg more than 1996 Toyota MR2.
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, 1996 Toyota MR2 (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Econovan | 1996 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Econovan | MR2 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2410 mm |