1972 AMC Matador vs. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 AMC Matador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 AMC Matador would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 470 kg more than 1972 AMC Matador. 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, 1972 AMC Matador (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | AMC | Aston Martin |
| Model | Matador | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 97 L |
