1995 Ford Aerostar vs. 1981 Porsche 944
To start off, 1995 Ford Aerostar is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1995 Ford Aerostar. (134 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 170 kg more than 1981 Porsche 944.
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 Ford Aerostar (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Aerostar | 1981 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Aerostar | 944 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
