1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1994 Ford Aerostar

To start off, 1994 Ford Aerostar is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Aerostar (133 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 565 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. 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, 1994 Ford Aerostar (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.

Compare all specifications:

1972 Alfa Romeo GT 1994 Ford Aerostar
Make Alfa Romeo Ford
Model GT Aerostar
Year Released 1972 1994
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1570 cc 2978 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 131 HP 133 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 156 Nm 217 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 2800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 950 kg 1515 kg
Vehicle Length 4010 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1560 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1860 mm
Wheelbase Size 2260 mm 3030 mm


 

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