1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1980 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 440 kg more than 1980 Ford Thunderbird.
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. 1980 Ford Thunderbird 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. 1980 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin Virage | 1980 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Virage | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
