1994 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1994 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP) has 278 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. 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, 1994 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Aston Martin Virage | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Virage | Corsair |
Year Released | 1994 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 66 HP |
Torque | 450 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |