1990 Ford Aerostar vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy 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 6 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 143 kg more than 1990 Ford Aerostar.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Aerostar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (298 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Aerostar | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Aerostar | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3973 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2750 mm |
