1995 BMW S3 vs. 1995 Ford Aerostar
To start off, both 1995 BMW S3 and 1995 Ford Aerostar were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW S3 (338 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1995 Ford Aerostar. (134 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW S3 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 BMW S3 (260 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Aerostar. (217 Nm). This means 1995 BMW S3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW S3 | 1995 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | S3 | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3030 mm |
