2008 BMW 120 vs. 1988 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 20 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 120 (169 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1988 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 45 kg more than 2008 BMW 120.
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, 1988 Ford Aerostar (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 120 | 1988 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 120 | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3030 mm |
