1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1993 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1993 Ford Aerostar is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1993 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 362 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo.
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, 1993 Ford Aerostar (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | 1993 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Cuneo | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3030 mm |
