1974 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1978 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 308 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 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 920 kg more than 1978 Ferrari 308.
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 1978 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1978 Ferrari 308 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.
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1974 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1978 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | Lagonda | 308 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 240 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1130 mm |