1973 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1987 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1987 Ford Aerostar is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1987 Ford Aerostar. (88 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 430 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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 (160 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1987 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1987 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1973 | 1987 |
Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2302 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 88 HP |
Torque | 121 Nm | 160 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3030 mm |