1977 Fiat 132 vs. 1990 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1990 Ford Aerostar is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 3,973 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Aerostar (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 275 kg more than 1977 Fiat 132. 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 (298 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 132. (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 132 | 1990 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 132 | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1977 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3030 mm |