1989 Ford Aerostar vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Aerostar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Aerostar would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1989 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 186 kg more than 1989 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Aerostar.
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1989 Ford Aerostar | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Aerostar | Mustang |
Year Released | 1989 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2620 mm |