1954 Ferrari 375 America vs. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 375 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 375 America would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 375 America (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 375 America should accelerate faster than 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 375 America.
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. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1954 Ferrari 375 America has manual transmission. 1954 Ferrari 375 America will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1954 Ferrari 375 America | 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
Model | 375 America | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1954 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4523 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2920 mm |