2005 Ford Econovan vs. 1969 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 2005 Ford Econovan is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 1,788 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Econovan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Econovan (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Econovan should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Econovan weights approximately 715 kg more than 1969 Toyota Sport 800. 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, 2005 Ford Econovan (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Econovan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Econovan | 1969 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Econovan | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1788 cc | 788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2010 mm |