1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2013 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus is newer by 25 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 60 more horse power than 2013 Ford Taurus. (284 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 13 kg more than 2013 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Aston Martin Virage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Taurus. (344 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Taurus. 2013 Ford Taurus 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. 2013 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin Virage | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Virage | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1907 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2177 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 72 L |
