1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 986 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. 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, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | Cortina | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 97 L |
