1990 Ford Aerostar vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350
To start off, 1990 Ford Aerostar is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 would be higher. At 3,499 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 weights approximately 185 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, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 (286 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Aerostar | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Aerostar | 350 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |