1996 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1970 Ford Zephyr
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 Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Zephyr 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 263 more horse power than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 750 kg more than 1970 Ford Zephyr. 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 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (154 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Aston Martin Virage | 1970 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Virage | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
