1989 Ford Aerostar vs. 1969 Nissan President
To start off, 1989 Ford Aerostar is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1969 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan President weights approximately 195 kg more than 1989 Ford Aerostar.
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, 1969 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Aerostar | 1969 Nissan President | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Aerostar | President |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
