1990 Ford Aerostar vs. 2004 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2004 Mazda B2300 is newer by 14 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 3,973 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Aerostar (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 28 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, 1990 Ford Aerostar (298 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm). This means 1990 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Aerostar | 2004 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Aerostar | B2300 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3973 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1443 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3200 mm |
