2005 Ford Econovan vs. 1998 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2005 Ford Econovan is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Opel Speedster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Opel Speedster would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Speedster (198 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2005 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Econovan weights approximately 290 kg more than 1998 Opel Speedster.
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, 1998 Opel Speedster (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Econovan | 1998 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Econovan | Speedster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1788 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2340 mm |
