1989 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1976 Ford Capri
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Capri 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 295 more horse power than 1976 Ford Capri. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 910 kg more than 1976 Ford Capri. 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 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Capri. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Aston Martin Virage | 1976 Ford Capri | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Virage | Capri |
Year Released | 1989 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 450 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2570 mm |