1956 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (310 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1956 Ford Thunderbird. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 630 kg more than 1956 Ford Thunderbird. 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. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford Thunderbird has manual transmission. 1956 Ford Thunderbird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Thunderbird | 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
Model | Thunderbird | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1956 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4784 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2920 mm |