1992 Ford Aerostar vs. 1976 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1992 Ford Aerostar is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 75 kg more than 1992 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, 1976 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Aerostar | 1976 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Aerostar | Volare |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2870 mm |
