1984 Fiat Panda vs. 1997 Ford Aerostar

To start off, 1997 Ford Aerostar is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Aerostar (133 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1984 Fiat Panda. (34 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 825 kg more than 1984 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1997 Ford Aerostar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Ford Aerostar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Fiat Panda, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Ford Aerostar (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat Panda. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat Panda.

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