1990 Ford Aerostar vs. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp
To start off, 1990 Ford Aerostar is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Hudson Super Wasp would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Hudson Super Wasp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp weights approximately 189 kg more than 1990 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, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp (349 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Aerostar | 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | |
| Make | Ford | Hudson |
| Model | Aerostar | Super Wasp |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1599 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3030 mm |
