1993 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1994 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1994 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Aston Martin Virage 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1994 Ford Mustang. (212 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 530 kg more than 1994 Ford Mustang. 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.
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1993 Aston Martin Virage | 1994 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Virage | Mustang |
Year Released | 1993 | 1994 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4940 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |