1992 Ford Aerostar vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1992 Ford Aerostar is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1992 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 180 kg more than 1989 Porsche 911.
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, 1989 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Aerostar | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Aerostar | 911 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2270 mm |
