1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1994 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1994 Ford Aerostar is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Aerostar (133 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 200 kg more than 1994 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, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Aerostar. (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Impala | 1994 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Impala | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1973 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 2978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3030 mm |