1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1987 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1987 Ford Aerostar is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Aerostar (143 HP) has 123 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 965 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. 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, 1987 Ford Aerostar (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1987 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 143 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3030 mm |
