1977 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica
To start off, 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 978 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica.
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, 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. (423 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | Lagonda | 410 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2600 mm |
