1966 BMW 1600 vs. 1990 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1990 Ford Aerostar is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 1600 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 69 more horse power than 1966 BMW 1600. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 495 kg more than 1966 BMW 1600. 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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1600. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 1600 | 1990 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 1600 | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 3973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3030 mm |
