Ford Aerostar vs Ford Windstar
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2003 Ford Windstar
Overview
| Spec | Ford AerostarBase | Ford WindstarBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | Base |
| Body style | Minivan | Minivan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 1997 | 2003 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford AerostarBase | Ford WindstarBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 (best) | $21,075 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford AerostarBase | Ford WindstarBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 17 MPG | 18 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 15 MPG | 16 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 21 MPG | 22 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 21 gal | 26 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Ford AerostarBase | Ford WindstarBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 140 hp | 200 hp (best) |
| Torque | 160 lb-ft | 240 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L | 3.8 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford AerostarBase | Ford WindstarBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | — | 2 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | — | 136.4 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 2,000 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,860 lbs (best) | 1,831 lbs |
| Curb weight | — | 3,719 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 120.7 in (best) |
| Length | 174.9 in | 201.5 in (best) |
| Width | 71.7 in | 75.5 in (best) |
| Height | 72.3 in (best) | 65.2 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford AerostarBase | Ford WindstarBase |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 3 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Ford Aerostar | Ford Windstar |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $0 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $21,075 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XLT $0 MSRP | Base $23,070 MSRP |
| 3 | XLT $0 MSRP | LX $26,315 MSRP |
| 4 | XLT $0 MSRP | LX Deluxe $27,870 MSRP |
| 5 | — | SE $29,230 MSRP |
| 6 | — | SEL $31,835 MSRP |
| 7 | — | Limited $34,825 MSRP |