1971 Ford Escort 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 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort 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 105 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 605 kg more than 1971 Ford Escort. 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, 1988 Ford Aerostar (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Escort | 1988 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escort | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3030 mm |
