1971 BMW 3 vs. 1990 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1990 Ford Aerostar is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 3,973 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 35 kg more than 1971 BMW 3.
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, 1990 Ford Aerostar (298 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (255 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 3 | 1990 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 3 | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3030 mm |
