1990 Ford Aerostar vs. 2008 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 18 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 80 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sequoia.
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, 2008 Toyota Sequoia, 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, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Aerostar | 2008 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Aerostar | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3110 mm |
