1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1995 Ford Aerostar

To start off, 1995 Ford Aerostar is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Aerostar (134 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 330 kg more than 1978 Ford Mustang. 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, 1995 Ford Aerostar (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang.

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