1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1997 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1997 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Aston Martin Virage 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 206 more horse power than 1997 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 300 kg more than 1997 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Thunderbird. (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin Virage | 1997 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Virage | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1988 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 291 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 60 L |