1984 Ford Mustang vs. 1996 Ford Aerostar

To start off, 1996 Ford Aerostar is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Aerostar (133 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1984 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 330 kg more than 1984 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, 1996 Ford Aerostar (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Mustang.

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