1990 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2005 Ford GT
To start off, 2005 Ford GT is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Aston Martin Virage would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford GT (551 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1990 Aston Martin Virage. (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1990 Aston Martin Virage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 416 kg more than 2005 Ford GT.
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, 2005 Ford GT (678 Nm) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Aston Martin Virage. (450 Nm). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Aston Martin Virage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Aston Martin Virage | 2005 Ford GT | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Virage | GT |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 551 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1130 mm |
