1995 Ford Aerostar vs. 1995 Volvo 960
To start off, both 1995 Ford Aerostar and 1995 Volvo 960 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 Volvo 960 (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1995 Ford Aerostar. (134 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 15 kg more than 1995 Volvo 960.
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 Volvo 960 (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Aerostar. (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Aerostar | 1995 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Aerostar | 960 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2780 mm |
