1990 Ford Aerostar vs. 1998 GMC Safari
To start off, 1998 GMC Safari is newer by 8 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 545 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, 1998 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Aerostar | 1998 GMC Safari | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Aerostar | Safari |
Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
Body Type | Minivan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |