1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2008 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2008 Ford Explorer is newer by 16 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 5,341 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 120 more horse power than 2008 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Explorer weights approximately 91 kg more than 1992 Aston Martin Virage.
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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Explorer. 2008 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 1992 Aston Martin Virage has manual transmission. 1992 Aston Martin Virage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Aston Martin Virage | 2008 Ford Explorer | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Virage | Explorer |
Year Released | 1992 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 4013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 2077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 85 L |