1990 Ford Aerostar vs. 1990 Pontiac 6000
To start off, both 1990 Ford Aerostar and 1990 Pontiac 6000 were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 16 more horse power than 1990 Pontiac 6000. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1990 Pontiac 6000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 1 kg more than 1990 Ford Aerostar.
Because 1990 Ford Aerostar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Ford Aerostar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac 6000, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Pontiac 6000. (248 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Pontiac 6000.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Aerostar | 1990 Pontiac 6000 | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Aerostar | 6000 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3973 cc | 3135 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1416 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2670 mm |