1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1993 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1993 Ford Aerostar is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1993 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 230 kg more than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
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, 1993 Ford Aerostar (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1993 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
| Model | 3000 Mk III | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3030 mm |
