1993 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1976 Ford Capri
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Capri would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP) has 295 more horse power than 1976 Ford Capri. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 990 kg more than 1976 Ford Capri. 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, 1993 Aston Martin Virage (451 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Capri. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Capri. 1993 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Aston Martin Virage | 1976 Ford Capri | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Virage | Capri |
Year Released | 1993 | 1976 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 451 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |