1987 Vauxhall Astra vs. 1987 Ford Aerostar
To start off, both 1987 Vauxhall Astra and 1987 Ford Aerostar were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1987 Vauxhall Astra. (53 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1987 Vauxhall Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 576 kg more than 1987 Vauxhall Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 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 1987 Ford Aerostar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Vauxhall Astra, 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, 1987 Ford Aerostar (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Vauxhall Astra. (84 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Vauxhall Astra.
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1987 Vauxhall Astra | 1987 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Vauxhall | Ford |
Model | Astra | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 834 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3030 mm |