1989 Ford Aerostar vs. 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is newer by 8 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. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1989 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1989 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, 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Aerostar | 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Aerostar | Silver Spur |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3170 mm |
