1992 Ford Aerostar vs. 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1992 Ford Aerostar is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am (220 HP) has 77 more horse power than 1992 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster 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, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am (434 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm). This means 1979 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Aerostar | 1979 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Aerostar | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 220 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 104.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2750 mm |
