1993 Ford Aerostar vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 1994 Porsche 968 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Aerostar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Aerostar would be higher. At 2,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1993 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 10 kg more than 1994 Porsche 968.
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, 1994 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Aerostar. (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Aerostar | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Aerostar | 968 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |
