1952 Fiat 8V vs. 1995 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1995 Ford Aerostar is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 8V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 8V would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Aerostar (134 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 8V. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 8V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 585 kg more than 1952 Fiat 8V. 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, 1995 Ford Aerostar (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 8V. (145 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 8V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Fiat 8V | 1995 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 8V | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3030 mm |
