1977 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2000 Ford TL-50
To start off, 2000 Ford TL-50 is newer by 23 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, 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2000 Ford TL-50. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford TL-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 923 kg more than 2000 Ford TL-50. 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, 2000 Ford TL-50 (570 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm). This means 2000 Ford TL-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda. 2000 Ford TL-50 has automatic transmission and 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford TL-50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2000 Ford TL-50 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Lagonda | TL-50 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 570 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1302 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2760 mm |