1971 Chrysler Charger vs. 1992 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1992 Ford Aerostar is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler Charger. (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 50 kg more than 1971 Chrysler Charger. 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, 1971 Chrysler Charger (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chrysler Charger | 1992 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Charger | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3523 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3030 mm |