1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1989 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1989 Ford Aerostar is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 825 kg more than 1959 Abarth 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, 1989 Ford Aerostar (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 600 | 1989 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3030 mm |
