1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda. (310 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 270 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 400.
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, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm). This means 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 400. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 400 | 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
| Model | 400 | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4822 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 97 L |
