2005 Ford Econovan vs. 1969 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 2005 Ford Econovan is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Econovan weights approximately 300 kg more than 1969 Nissan Fairlady.
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, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Econovan | 1969 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Econovan | Fairlady |
Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1788 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2310 mm |