2005 Ford Econovan vs. 1973 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 2005 Ford Econovan is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota 2000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota 2000GT would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Toyota 2000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota 2000GT (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Econovan weights approximately 135 kg more than 1973 Toyota 2000GT.
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, 1973 Toyota 2000GT (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota 2000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Econovan | 1973 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Econovan | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1788 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2510 mm |
