1989 Ford Aerostar vs. 2012 BMW 330
To start off, 2012 BMW 330 is newer by 23 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 330 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1989 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 330 should accelerate faster 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, 2012 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Aerostar | 2012 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Aerostar | 330 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2810 mm |
