1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1990 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1990 Ford Aerostar is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 3,973 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 41 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1990 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 2600 | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1965 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 3973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 80.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3030 mm |