1990 Ford Aerostar vs. 2011 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2011 Dodge Durango is newer by 21 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Durango (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Durango weights approximately 815 kg more than 1990 Ford Aerostar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Dodge Durango (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Aerostar | 2011 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Ford | Dodge |
| Model | Aerostar | Durango |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 2225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1819 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3043 mm |
