1992 Acura NSX vs. 1989 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1992 Acura NSX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Aerostar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Aerostar would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Acura NSX (272 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1989 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 40 kg more than 1992 Acura NSX.
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, 1992 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Acura NSX | 1989 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | NSX | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3030 mm |
