1982 Buick Estate vs. 1995 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1995 Ford Aerostar is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1995 Ford Aerostar. (134 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Estate weights approximately 370 kg more than 1995 Ford Aerostar. 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, 1982 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Aerostar. (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Buick Estate | 1995 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Estate | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1982 | 1995 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6596 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |