1974 Ferrari 308 vs. 1990 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1990 Ford Aerostar is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 3,973 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 50 kg more than 1974 Ferrari 308.
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, 1990 Ford Aerostar (298 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ferrari 308 | 1990 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 308 | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 3973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3030 mm |
