1968 Ford Ranchero vs. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Ranchero would be higher. At 7,022 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Ranchero (355 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 660 kg more than 1968 Ford Ranchero.
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, 1968 Ford Ranchero (651 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda. (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Ranchero | 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
Model | Ranchero | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7022 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 110.8 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.2 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2920 mm |