1976 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2008 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1118 kg more than 2008 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2008 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Lagonda | Ranger |
Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2840 mm |