1958 BMW 600 vs. 1993 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1993 Ford Aerostar is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 860 kg more than 1958 BMW 600. 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, 1993 Ford Aerostar (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 1993 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 3030 mm |
