1996 Dodge Ram vs. 1992 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1996 Dodge Ram is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Aerostar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Aerostar would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 324 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.
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 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Dodge Ram | 1992 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Ram | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1996 | 1992 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 143 HP |
Torque | 447 Nm | 224 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 3030 mm |