1999 Ford Econoline vs. 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 1999 Ford Econoline and 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford Econoline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Econoline (212 HP @ 4450 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Econoline should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Econoline weights approximately 1330 kg more than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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, 1999 Ford Econoline (393 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Econoline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Econoline | 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Econoline | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1840 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4450 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2270 mm |