2009 Honda S2000 vs. 1988 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 21 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, 2009 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1988 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 160 kg more than 2009 Honda S2000.
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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda S2000 | 1988 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | S2000 | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3030 mm |
