1991 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 21 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1991 Aston Martin Virage. (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1991 Aston Martin Virage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 383 kg more than 1991 Aston Martin Virage. 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Aston Martin Virage. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 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 | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Virage | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1900 mm |
