1989 Ford Aerostar vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 24 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (414 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1989 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang weights approximately 235 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, 2013 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Aerostar | Mustang |
Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
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 | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 529 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1412 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2720 mm |