1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 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 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 215 kg more 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, 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1987 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Ford |
Model | Eighty-Eight | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1977 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3030 mm |