2007 BMW 130 vs. 1989 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Aerostar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Aerostar would be higher. Both 2007 BMW 130 and 1989 Ford Aerostar are equipped with a 2,979 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (266 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1989 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Aerostar.
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, 2007 BMW 130 (427 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 130 | 1989 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3030 mm |
