1980 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1971 Ford Torino
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Torino would be higher. At 6,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 270 kg more than 1971 Ford Torino.
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. 1971 Ford Torino has automatic transmission and 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Ford Torino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1971 Ford Torino | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Lagonda | Torino |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3010 mm |
