1951 Ferrari 166 vs. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda

To start off, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 166. (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1525 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 166. 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. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1951 Ferrari 166 has manual transmission. 1951 Ferrari 166 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.

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