2006 Ford F-350 vs. 2003 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Econovan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Econovan would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2003 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Econovan weights approximately 45 kg more than 2006 Ford F-350.
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, 2006 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Econovan. (139 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-350 | 2003 Ford Econovan | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-350 | Econovan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2210 mm |
