1990 Ford Aerostar vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 19 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 3 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 51 kg more than 1990 Ford Aerostar.
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, 2009 Honda Civic, 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Aerostar | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Aerostar | Civic |
Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |