1991 Ford Aerostar vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1991 Ford Aerostar is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 4,943 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 143 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 15 kg more than 1991 Ford Aerostar.
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, 1970 Ford Maverick (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ford Aerostar | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Aerostar | Maverick |
Year Released | 1991 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4943 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2800 mm |