1996 BMW 840 vs. 1990 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Aerostar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Aerostar would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1990 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, 1996 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (298 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 840 | 1990 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 840 | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3030 mm |
