1957 Ford Popular vs. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Popular would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1487 kg more than 1957 Ford Popular. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Popular. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1957 Ford Popular will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Popular | 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
Model | Popular | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1957 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2920 mm |