1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1959 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Galaxie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Galaxie would be higher. At 5,436 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Ford Galaxie is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 138 kg more than 1959 Ford Galaxie.
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. 1959 Ford Galaxie has automatic transmission and 1992 Aston Martin Virage has manual transmission. 1992 Aston Martin Virage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Ford Galaxie will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1959 Ford Galaxie | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Virage | Galaxie |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 5436 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1848 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3000 mm |
