1958 Ford Anglia vs. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Anglia 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 279 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1360 kg more than 1958 Ford Anglia. 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, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Anglia 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:
| 1958 Ford Anglia | 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | Anglia | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2920 mm |
