1973 Holden UTE vs. 1987 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1987 Ford Aerostar is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Holden UTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Holden UTE would be higher. At 5,047 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Holden UTE (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1987 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 1987 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 Holden UTE (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Holden UTE | 1987 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | UTE | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1973 | 1987 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5047 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.8 mm | 78.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1860 mm |