1978 Ford Falcon vs. 1994 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1994 Ford Aerostar is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Aerostar (133 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1978 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 135 kg more than 1978 Ford Falcon. 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, 1978 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Aerostar. (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Falcon | 1994 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Falcon | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3030 mm |
