1990 Ford Aerostar vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 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 3,000 cc (5 cylinders), 2013 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S60 (247 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S60 weights approximately 203 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 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Aerostar | S60 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2097 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1484 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2776 mm |