1977 Nissan Violet vs. 1987 Ford Aerostar

To start off, 1987 Ford Aerostar is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Aerostar (88 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 535 kg more than 1977 Nissan Violet. 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, 1987 Ford Aerostar (160 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm). This means 1987 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.

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