1992 Ford Aerostar vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Aerostar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Aerostar would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1298 kg more than 1992 Ford Aerostar.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Ford Aerostar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Aerostar | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Aerostar | Defender |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2370 mm |
