1959 Ford Galaxie vs. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Galaxie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Galaxie would be higher. At 5,436 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Ford Galaxie is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 252 kg more than 1959 Ford Galaxie.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Galaxie | 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
Model | Galaxie | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5436 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 310 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1848 kg | 2100 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2920 mm |