1996 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2013 Ford Flex
To start off, 2013 Ford Flex is newer by 17 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 63 more horse power than 2013 Ford Flex. (281 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Flex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Flex weights approximately 28 kg more than 1996 Aston Martin Virage.
Because 1996 Aston Martin Virage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Aston Martin Virage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Flex, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Flex. (346 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Aston Martin Virage | 2013 Ford Flex | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Virage | Flex |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2028 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2256 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1726 mm |
