1975 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1395 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1970 Ford Escort | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Lagonda | Escort |
Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 38 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |