1980 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1995 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 655 kg more than 1995 Ferrari 512 TR.
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, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda. (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1995 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | Lagonda | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4943 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2560 mm |
