1959 BMW 507 vs. 1992 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1992 Ford Aerostar is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 507 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1992 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 160 kg more than 1959 BMW 507.
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, 1992 Ford Aerostar (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 507. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 507.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 507 | 1992 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 507 | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3030 mm |