1980 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1997 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1997 Ford Aerostar is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Aerostar (133 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 115 kg more than 1997 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 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Aerostar. (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Crown Victoria | 1997 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Crown Victoria | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1980 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3030 mm |