1996 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 1996 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (120 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1215 kg more than 1970 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, 1996 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort. 1996 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Aston Martin Virage | 1970 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Virage | Escort |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
