1990 Ferrari 348 vs. 1990 Ford Aerostar
To start off, both 1990 Ferrari 348 and 1990 Ford Aerostar were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,973 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Ferrari 348 (324 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (298 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ferrari 348 | 1990 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 348 | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3405 cc | 3973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3030 mm |