1979 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 25 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 629 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang.
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, both vehicles can yield 434 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2004 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Lagonda | Mustang |
Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2620 mm |