1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1971 Ford Escort
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1115 kg more than 1971 Ford Escort. 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, 1988 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort. 1971 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1988 Aston Martin Virage has manual transmission. 1988 Aston Martin Virage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin Virage | 1971 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Virage | Escort |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2400 mm |
