1990 Ford Aerostar vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1990 Ford Aerostar is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 30 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro.
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, 1971 Holden Monaro (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Aerostar | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Aerostar | Monaro |
Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4141 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 356 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |