1989 Ford Aerostar vs. 1989 Mitsubishi Space Wagon
To start off, both 1989 Ford Aerostar and 1989 Mitsubishi Space Wagon were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 54 more horse power than 1989 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1989 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 360 kg more than 1989 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 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 1989 Ford Aerostar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, 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, 1989 Ford Aerostar (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. (138 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mitsubishi Space Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Aerostar | 1989 Mitsubishi Space Wagon | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Aerostar | Space Wagon |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1755 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2640 mm |
