1976 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1956 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Thunderbird 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 518 kg more than 1956 Ford Thunderbird.
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 1956 Ford Thunderbird has manual transmission. 1956 Ford Thunderbird 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.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1956 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Lagonda | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1976 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 5112 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 223 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2600 mm |