1990 Ford Aerostar vs. 1997 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1997 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Aerostar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Aerostar would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 TVR Speed 12 (800 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 646 more horse power than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 413 kg more than 1997 TVR Speed 12.
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, 1997 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 583 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (298 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Aerostar | 1997 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | Aerostar | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1997 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3973 cc | 7730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 800 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.8 mm | 89 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2650 mm |