1979 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 28 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 143 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger.
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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Lagonda | Ranger |
Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2840 mm |