1976 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico
To start off, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1028 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico.
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. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | Lagonda | 340 Mexico |
Year Released | 1976 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 279 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.1:1 |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 159 L |