1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1987 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1987 Ford Aerostar is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1987 Ford Aerostar.
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, 1987 Ford Aerostar (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1987 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfa 6 | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1983 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 78.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3030 mm |