1964 Ferrari 158 vs. 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda

To start off, 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 158. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 158 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1964 Ferrari 158. (208 HP @ 11000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1964 Ferrari 158. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1763 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 158. 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. 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari 158 has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari 158 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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