1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
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 Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 885 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. 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 (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Virage | Taunus |
Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |