2005 Ford Econovan vs. 2005 Toyota Tundra
To start off, both 2005 Ford Econovan and 2005 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tundra (282 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2005 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 733 kg more than 2005 Ford Econovan. 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 Toyota Tundra (430 Nm) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Econovan | 2005 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Econovan | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1788 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 2028 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3270 mm |
