1968 Ford Ranchero vs. 2011 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Ranchero would be higher. At 7,022 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin Virage (490 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1968 Ford Ranchero. (355 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 220 kg more than 1968 Ford Ranchero. 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, 1968 Ford Ranchero (651 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Aston Martin Virage. (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin Virage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Ranchero | 2011 Aston Martin Virage | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | Ranchero | Virage |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7022 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1283 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2741 mm |
