1980 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1964 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (40 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1475 kg more than 1964 Ford Anglia. 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, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1964 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Lagonda | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2310 mm |
