1990 Ford Aerostar vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 2013 Smart Fortwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 570 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 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, 1990 Ford Aerostar (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Aerostar | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Ford | Smart |
| Model | Aerostar | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 1867 mm |
