1990 Ford Aerostar vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 22 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 347 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Aerostar | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Aerostar | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | LPG |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2838 mm |
