1979 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1981 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 208 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1981 Ferrari 208. (153 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1981 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 920 kg more than 1981 Ferrari 208. 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, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1981 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | Lagonda | 208 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2350 mm |