1991 Ford Aerostar vs. 1999 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1999 Toyota MR2 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Aerostar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Aerostar would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1999 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 470 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR2. 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, 1991 Ford Aerostar (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR2. (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Aerostar | 1999 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Aerostar | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2440 mm |
