1992 BMW 520 vs. 1988 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1992 BMW 520 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Aerostar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Aerostar would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 520 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1988 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 520 weights approximately 78 kg more than 1988 Ford Aerostar. 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, 1988 Ford Aerostar (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 520 | 1988 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1992 | 1988 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 78.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1860 mm |