2004 Kia Sorento vs. 1988 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 2004 Kia Sorento is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Aerostar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Aerostar would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1988 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 460 kg more than 1988 Ford Aerostar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm). This means 2004 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 1988 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Kia | Ford |
| Model | Sorento | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3030 mm |
