1976 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1958 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 1958 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1958 Ford 12 M 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 | 1958 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Lagonda | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 37 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1620 mm |
