1974 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1971 Ford GT 70

To start off, 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford GT 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford GT 70 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1231 kg more than 1971 Ford GT 70.

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. 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford GT 70 has manual transmission. 1971 Ford GT 70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1974 Aston Martin Lagonda 1971 Ford GT 70
Make Aston Martin Ford
Model Lagonda GT 70
Year Released 1974 1971
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 5341 cc 1599 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 85 HP
Engine Bore Size 100.1 mm 93.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85 mm 72.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 8.9:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1996 kg 765 kg
Vehicle Length 4930 mm 3890 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1120 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 2330 mm


 

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