2007 BMW 320 vs. 1990 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 17 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 3,973 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Aerostar (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 20 kg more than 2007 BMW 320. 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, 1990 Ford Aerostar (298 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 320 | 1990 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 320 | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3030 mm |
