1991 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Aston Martin Virage would be higher. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1034 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350. 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 E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Aston Martin Virage. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Aston Martin Virage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Aston Martin Virage | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Virage | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2120 mm |
