1977 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1980 Ferrari Pinin
To start off, 1980 Ferrari Pinin is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Pinin 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 395 kg more than 1980 Ferrari Pinin.
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, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (459 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Pinin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1980 Ferrari Pinin | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | Lagonda | Pinin |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2760 mm |
