1989 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1969 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP) has 285 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1969 Ford Corsair. 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, 1989 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin Virage | 1969 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Virage | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 125 L |
