1971 Ford Falcon vs. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1971 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 740 kg more than 1971 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, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Falcon. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Falcon | 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | Falcon | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2920 mm |
