2002 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1987 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 2002 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 15 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 De Tomaso Guara (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1987 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 210 kg more than 2002 De Tomaso Guara.
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, 2002 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 De Tomaso Guara | 1987 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Guara | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3030 mm |
