1990 Ford Aerostar vs. 2002 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2002 Porsche Boxster is newer by 12 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Boxster (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 90 kg more than 2002 Porsche Boxster.
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, 2002 Porsche Boxster (320 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Aerostar | 2002 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Aerostar | Boxster |
Year Released | 1990 | 2002 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2420 mm |