2006 BMW 650 vs. 1990 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 2006 BMW 650 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Aerostar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Aerostar would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 650 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1990 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, 2006 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (298 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 650 | 1990 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 650 | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 3973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 80.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3030 mm |
