1980 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1977 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari Dino 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 48 more horse power than 1977 Ferrari Dino. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1977 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 896 kg more than 1977 Ferrari Dino. 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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari Dino. (264 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1977 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | Lagonda | Dino |
Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2925 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 264 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 70.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2560 mm |