1990 Ford Aerostar vs. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1990 Ford Aerostar is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 380 kg more than 1990 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, 1948 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Aerostar | 1948 Jaguar Mark IV | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Aerostar | Mark IV |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3060 mm |
