2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. 2001 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser is newer by 9 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser (260 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 405 kg more than 2001 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, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser | 2001 Ford Econovan | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | FJ Cruiser | Econovan |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1811 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2210 mm |
