1994 Ford Mustang vs. 1987 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1994 Ford Mustang is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Aerostar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Aerostar would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Mustang (317 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1987 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Mustang weights approximately 260 kg more than 1987 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, 1994 Ford Mustang (415 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Aerostar.
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1994 Ford Mustang | 1987 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1994 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 415 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3030 mm |