1989 BMW 518 vs. 1987 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1989 BMW 518 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Aerostar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Aerostar would be higher. 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 29 more horse power than 1989 BMW 518. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 250 kg more than 1989 BMW 518. 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, 1987 Ford Aerostar (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW 518. (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 518 | 1987 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 518 | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3030 mm |
