1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1989 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Aerostar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Aerostar would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1989 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 15 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1989 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1997 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3030 mm |