1995 Ford Aerostar vs. 1982 Talbot Samba

To start off, 1995 Ford Aerostar is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Talbot Samba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Talbot Samba 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) has 44 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Samba. (90 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 729 kg more than 1982 Talbot Samba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1995 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 1995 Ford Aerostar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Talbot Samba, 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, 1995 Ford Aerostar (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Samba. (102 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Samba.

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