Ford Aerostar vs Pontiac Trans Sport
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
1998 Pontiac Trans Sport
Overview
| Spec | Ford AerostarBase | Pontiac Trans SportBase |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1998 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford AerostarBase | Pontiac Trans SportBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | $0 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford AerostarBase | Pontiac Trans SportBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 17 MPG | 19 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 15 MPG | 16 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 21 MPG | 23 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 21 gal (best) | 20 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford AerostarBase | Pontiac Trans SportBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 140 hp | 180 hp (best) |
| Torque | 160 lb-ft | 205 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L | 3.4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford AerostarBase | Pontiac Trans SportBase |
|---|---|---|
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Towing capacity | — | 3,500 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,860 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | — | 3,730 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in (best) | 112 in |
| Length | 174.9 in | 187.3 in (best) |
| Width | 71.7 in | 72.7 in (best) |
| Height | 72.3 in (best) | 67.4 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford AerostarBase | Pontiac Trans SportBase |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 3 / 5 ★ | 3 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 3 (best) | 5 |
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 | Pontiac Trans Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $0 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $0 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XLT $0 MSRP | Base $0 MSRP |
| 3 | XLT $0 MSRP | Montana $0 MSRP |
| 4 | XLT $0 MSRP | Montana $0 MSRP |
Ford Aerostar vs Pontiac Trans Sport FAQ
- Which is better: 1997 Ford Aerostar or 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 1997 Ford Aerostar vs 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 1997 Ford Aerostar or 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 1997 Ford Aerostar starts lower at $0.
- Which has better combinedMpg: 1997 Ford Aerostar or 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport?
- The 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (19).
- Which has better horsepower: 1997 Ford Aerostar or 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport?
- The 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport leads on horsepower in this comparison (180).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 1997 Ford Aerostar or 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport?
- The 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (3,500).