1990 Ford Aerostar vs. 1960 Volvo 120
To start off, 1990 Ford Aerostar is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Volvo 120 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 95 more horse power than 1960 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1960 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 420 kg more than 1960 Volvo 120. 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 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Volvo 120. (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Aerostar | 1960 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Aerostar | 120 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3973 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |
