1980 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1994 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1994 Ford Aerostar is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Aerostar (133 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 175 kg more than 1994 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, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Aerostar. (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Chevrolet Caprice | 1994 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Caprice | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1980 | 1994 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 274 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |