1996 Ford Aerostar vs. 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, both 1996 Ford Aerostar and 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Aerostar (133 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle weights approximately 125 kg more than 1996 Ford Aerostar.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Ford Aerostar (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle. (190 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Aerostar | 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Aerostar | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1640 kg |
