1994 Ford Aerostar vs. 2010 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2010 Nissan NP300 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Aerostar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Aerostar would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Aerostar (133 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2010 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Ford Aerostar (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Aerostar | 2010 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Aerostar | NP300 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2978 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2960 mm |
