1962 BMW 700 vs. 1990 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1990 Ford Aerostar is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 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 105 more horse power than 1962 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 750 kg more than 1962 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, 1990 Ford Aerostar (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 700 | 1990 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 700 | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1410 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 |
