1958 Ford 12 M vs. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 12 M.
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. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1958 Ford 12 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford 12 M | 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
Model | 12 M | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1958 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1310 mm |