1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1990 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1990 Ford Aerostar is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Monaco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Monaco would be higher. At 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Aerostar (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Monaco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 475 kg more than 1990 Ford Aerostar.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Monaco (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (298 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 1990 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Monaco | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 3973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 80.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3030 mm |
