1978 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1996 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1996 Ford Aerostar is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Aerostar. (217 Nm). This means 1978 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Corvette | 1996 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 133 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 217 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3030 mm |