1990 Ford Aerostar vs. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1990 Ford Aerostar is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Aerostar (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 385 kg more than 1990 Ford Aerostar.
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, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (298 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Aerostar | 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Aerostar | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1990 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3973 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |