1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina 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 476 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 876 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. 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 628 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Virage | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1114 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 54 L |
