1996 Ford Aerostar vs. 1996 Volvo 440

To start off, both 1996 Ford Aerostar and 1996 Volvo 440 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 50 more horse power than 1996 Volvo 440. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 490 kg more than 1996 Volvo 440. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Ford Aerostar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Ford Aerostar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Volvo 440, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford Aerostar (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo 440. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo 440.

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