1989 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Aston Martin Virage 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 258 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang. 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (427 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin Virage | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Virage | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| 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 | 1662 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 59 L |
