1961 BMW 700 vs. 1994 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1994 Ford Aerostar is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 BMW 700 would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Aerostar (133 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1961 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1961 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 855 kg more than 1961 BMW 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, 1994 Ford Aerostar (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 BMW 700 | 1994 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 700 | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 3030 mm |
