1948 Morris Ten Four vs. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Ten Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Ten Four would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1295 kg more than 1948 Morris Ten Four.
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. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1948 Morris Ten Four has manual transmission. 1948 Morris Ten Four will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Morris Ten Four | 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Morris | Aston Martin |
| Model | Ten Four | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 1138 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 286 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2920 mm |
