2000 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 1987 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Aerostar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Aerostar would be higher. At 5,500 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT (549 HP) has 406 more horse power than 1987 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 160 kg more than 2000 Porsche Carrera GT.
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, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT (600 Nm) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm). This means 2000 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Porsche Carrera GT | 1987 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | Carrera GT | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 143 HP |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3030 mm |
