2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2001 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Econovan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Econovan would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 147 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
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 Expedition (495 Nm) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan. 2005 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Econovan has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Econovan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 2001 Ford Econovan | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Expedition | Econovan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2210 mm |
