1990 Ford Aerostar vs. 2009 Opel Vivaro
To start off, 2009 Opel Vivaro 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 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 53 more horse power than 2009 Opel Vivaro. (101 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Vivaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 199 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 Opel Vivaro, 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 (298 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Vivaro. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Vivaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Aerostar | 2009 Opel Vivaro | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Aerostar | Vivaro |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3973 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3100 mm |
