1995 Ford Aerostar vs. 1973 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1995 Ford Aerostar is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Aerostar (134 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1973 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 570 kg more than 1973 Ford Cortina. 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, 1995 Ford Aerostar (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Aerostar | 1973 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Aerostar | Cortina |
Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2570 mm |