1966 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1987 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1987 Ford Aerostar is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 6,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Chevrolet Caprice (275 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1987 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 260 kg more than 1987 Ford Aerostar. 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.
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1966 Chevrolet Caprice | 1987 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Caprice | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1966 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6476 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3030 mm |