1975 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1990 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1990 Ford Aerostar is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. (132 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 370 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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, 1990 Ford Aerostar (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1990 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Spider | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1975 | 1990 |
Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 78.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 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 |