1990 Ford Aerostar vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1990 Ford Aerostar is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 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 87 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1990 Ford Aerostar.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Aerostar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Aerostar | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Aerostar | 109 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3973 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2780 mm |
