1986 Ford Escort vs. 1997 Ford Aerostar

To start off, 1997 Ford Aerostar is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Aerostar (133 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (48 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 645 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1997 Ford Aerostar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Ford Aerostar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Ford Aerostar (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (83 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.

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