1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon 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 204 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 981 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon. 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 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Falcon 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:
1966 Ford Falcon | 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
Model | Falcon | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1966 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.7 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 97 L |