1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1965 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 477 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 845 kg more than 1965 Ford Zephyr. 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 (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 617 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1965 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Virage | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1992 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 45 L |