1995 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1094 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. 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, 1995 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 1995 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Aston Martin Virage | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Virage | Escort |
Year Released | 1995 | 1975 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |