1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1987 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1987 Ford Aerostar is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 450 kg more than 1969 Fiat 124. 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, 1987 Ford Aerostar (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 124 | 1987 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 124 | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3030 mm |
