1989 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2009 Ford F-250
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 20 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 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-250. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 954 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250. 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, 2009 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Aston Martin Virage. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Aston Martin Virage.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Aston Martin Virage | 2009 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Virage | F-250 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 5399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 12.3:1 |
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 | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 115 L |