1990 Ford Aerostar vs. 2013 BMW X5 M
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 M is newer by 23 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW X5 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 M (547 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 393 more horse power than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 M should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 M weights approximately 1020 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.
Because 2013 BMW X5 M 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, 2013 BMW X5 M 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, 2013 BMW X5 M (678 Nm @ 5650 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (298 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Aerostar.
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1990 Ford Aerostar | 2013 BMW X5 M | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Aerostar | X5 M |
Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3973 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 547 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.8 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 2435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2197 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1764 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2933 mm |