1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1111 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. 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, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | Taunus | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 2226 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2920 mm |
