1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1955 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (330 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. (276 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 806 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. 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, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (475 Nm) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1955 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | Virage | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 100 L |
