1977 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 33 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 47 more horse power than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 631 kg more than 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda.
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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2010 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Lagonda | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2920 mm |