1974 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1994 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1994 Ford Aerostar is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Caprice (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1994 Ford Aerostar. (133 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 505 kg more than 1994 Ford Aerostar. 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, 1974 Chevrolet Caprice (339 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Aerostar. (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Caprice | 1994 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Caprice | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3030 mm |
