1990 Ford Aerostar vs. 2005 Volkswagen Citi

To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 15 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Citi. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 560 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Citi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2005 Volkswagen Citi, 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 (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Citi. (108 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Citi.

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