1990 Ford Aerostar vs. 1958 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1990 Ford Aerostar is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,973 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Aerostar (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 165 kg more than 1958 Toyota Crown. 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 Ford Aerostar (298 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Aerostar | 1958 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Aerostar | Crown |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3973 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2540 mm |
