1971 Fiat 850 vs. 1995 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1995 Ford Aerostar is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Aerostar (134 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 850.
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, 1995 Ford Aerostar (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 850 | 1995 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 850 | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 3030 mm |