1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1988 Ford Aerostar

To start off, 1988 Ford Aerostar is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 330 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. 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, 1988 Ford Aerostar (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 1988 Ford Aerostar
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model 1750 Aerostar
Year Released 1967 1988
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1778 cc 2979 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 120 HP 143 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 170 Nm 224 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 88.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.5 mm 78.7 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1080 kg 1410 kg
Vehicle Length 4400 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1580 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1860 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 3030 mm


 

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