1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1990 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1990 Ford Aerostar is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 3,973 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Aerostar (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (64 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 501 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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 (298 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1990 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1961 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 3973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3030 mm |