1997 Ford Aerostar vs. 1989 Lotus Carlton
To start off, 1997 Ford Aerostar is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lotus Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lotus Carlton would be higher. At 3,615 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Lotus Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1989 Lotus Carlton (569 Nm) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Aerostar. (217 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Aerostar | 1989 Lotus Carlton | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Aerostar | Carlton |
Year Released | 1997 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3615 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 217 Nm | 569 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2750 mm |