1994 Holden Commodore vs. 1987 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1994 Holden Commodore 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1987 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 35 kg more than 1994 Holden Commodore.
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 Holden Commodore (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Holden Commodore | 1987 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | Commodore | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1994 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3030 mm |