1997 Ford Aerostar vs. 1997 Lexus SC
To start off, both 1997 Ford Aerostar and 1997 Lexus SC were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,969 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lexus SC (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1997 Ford Aerostar. (133 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lexus SC weights approximately 35 kg more than 1997 Ford Aerostar. 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 Lexus SC (365 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Aerostar. (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Aerostar | 1997 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Aerostar | SC |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |
