1995 Ford Aerostar vs. 1995 Ford Thunderbird

To start off, both 1995 Ford Aerostar and 1995 Ford Thunderbird were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1995 Ford Aerostar. (134 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 89 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 Ford Thunderbird (447 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Aerostar. (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Aerostar.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Ford Aerostar 1995 Ford Thunderbird
Make Ford Ford
Model Aerostar Thunderbird
Year Released 1995 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2979 cc 3797 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 134 HP 230 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 217 Nm 447 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 2500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1515 kg 1604 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 5090 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1860 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2950 mm


 

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