1989 Ford Aerostar vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1989 Ford Aerostar is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Aerostar (143 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (140 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 20 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, 1978 Buick Century (250 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm). This means 1978 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Aerostar | 1978 Buick Century | |
| Make | Ford | Buick |
| Model | Aerostar | Century |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 140 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 94.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
