1990 Ford Aerostar vs. 2011 Honda Civic

To start off, 2011 Honda Civic 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 3,973 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Aerostar (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 232 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2011 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 (298 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.

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