1976 Fiat 131 vs. 1992 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1992 Ford Aerostar is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 131. (137 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 415 kg more than 1976 Fiat 131. 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, 1992 Ford Aerostar (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 131. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Fiat 131 | 1992 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 131 | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1976 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3030 mm |