1990 Ford Aerostar vs. 1975 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1990 Ford Aerostar is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Skyline. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 430 kg more than 1975 Nissan Skyline. 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 (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Skyline. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Aerostar | 1975 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Aerostar | Skyline |
Year Released | 1990 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2520 mm |