1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1986 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1986 Ford Aerostar is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1986 Ford Aerostar. (88 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 400 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Aerostar. (160 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1986 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2302 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 88 HP |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3030 mm |
