1990 BMW M3 vs. 1987 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Aerostar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Aerostar would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1987 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 210 kg more than 1990 BMW M3.
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, 1990 BMW M3 (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 1987 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M3 | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3030 mm |
