1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1970 Ford 17
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 17 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 271 more horse power than 1970 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 911 kg more than 1970 Ford 17. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1970 Ford 17 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Virage | 17 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 87 L |