1997 Ford Aerostar vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1997 Ford Aerostar is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Aerostar (133 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 543 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. 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, 1997 Ford Aerostar (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Aerostar | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Aerostar | Corona |
Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2530 mm |