1995 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2009 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Aston Martin Virage would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1038 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition. 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, 2009 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Aston Martin Virage. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Aston Martin Virage.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Aston Martin Virage | 2009 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Virage | Expedition |
Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1980 mm |