1990 Ford Aerostar vs. 2007 Saleen S7
To start off, 2007 Saleen S7 is newer by 17 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Saleen S7 (750 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 596 more horse power than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saleen S7 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 168 kg more than 2007 Saleen S7.
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, 2007 Saleen S7 (949 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 651 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (298 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Saleen S7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Aerostar | 2007 Saleen S7 | |
| Make | Ford | Saleen |
| Model | Aerostar | S7 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3973 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 949 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1041 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2692 mm |
