1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2005 Ford GT
To start off, 2005 Ford GT is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Aston Martin Virage would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1992 Aston Martin Virage. (330 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1992 Aston Martin Virage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 509 kg more than 2005 Ford GT.
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, 2005 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Aston Martin Virage. (475 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Aston Martin Virage.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Aston Martin Virage | 2005 Ford GT | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Virage | GT |
Year Released | 1992 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 5407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 105.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1477 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 66 L |