1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1995 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1995 Ford Aerostar is newer by 21 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Aerostar (134 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 505 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1995 Ford Aerostar (217 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1995 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1515 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 |
