1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1990 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1990 Ford Aerostar is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 840 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700. 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, 1990 Ford Aerostar (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 700 | 1990 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 700 | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1960 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3030 mm |