1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1982 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Thunderbird 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 257 more horse power than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (87 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 484 kg more than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. 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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (209 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. 1982 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. 1982 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin Virage | 1982 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Virage | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 3275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 253 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1436 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 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 80 L |
