1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1994 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1994 Ford Aerostar is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1994 Ford Aerostar. (133 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 73 kg more than 1994 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Aerostar. (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1994 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5740 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3030 mm |
