1971 Austin 3 vs. 1988 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1988 Ford Aerostar is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Austin 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Austin 3 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1971 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1971 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Austin 3 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1988 Ford Aerostar.
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, 1988 Ford Aerostar (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Austin 3. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Austin 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Austin 3 | 1988 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | 3 | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 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 | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3030 mm |
