1990 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2006 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 Ford Falcon is newer by 16 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2006 Ford Falcon. (200 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 419 kg more than 2006 Ford Falcon. 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, 1990 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Aston Martin Virage | 2006 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Virage | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1581 kg |
