1972 Chevrolet Biscayne vs. 1992 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1992 Ford Aerostar is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne weights approximately 397 kg more than 1992 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, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Biscayne | 1992 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Biscayne | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1972 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 78.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1807 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3030 mm |