1993 Ford Aerostar vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 20 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. Both 1993 Ford Aerostar and 2013 BMW 5 Series are equipped with a 2,979 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1993 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 450 kg more than 1993 Ford Aerostar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Aerostar. (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Aerostar.
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1993 Ford Aerostar | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Aerostar | 5 Series |
Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2094 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2968 mm |