2004 Ford Econovan vs. 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 2004 Ford Econovan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace would be higher. At 2,444 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Econovan (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace. (89 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Econovan should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 419 kg more than 2004 Ford Econovan.
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, 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Econovan | 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Econovan | Hi-Ace |
Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 2444 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1960 mm |