1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1990 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1990 Ford Aerostar is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 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 140 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 935 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. 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 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 1990 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 3973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3030 mm |
