1993 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1995 Ford Ranger
To start off, 1995 Ford Ranger is newer by 2 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 185 more horse power than 1995 Ford Ranger. (159 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 545 kg more than 1995 Ford Ranger. 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Ranger. (305 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Aston Martin Virage | 1995 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Virage | Ranger |
Year Released | 1993 | 1995 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |