1996 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2008 Ford E-250
To start off, 2008 Ford E-250 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Aston Martin Virage 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 119 more horse power than 2008 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 893 kg more than 2008 Ford E-250. 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Aston Martin Virage | 2008 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Virage | E-250 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2120 mm |
