1980 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2006 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 26 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 981 kg more than 2006 Ford Mustang.
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, 2006 Ford Mustang (868 Nm) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda. (435 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Mustang 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 | 2006 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Lagonda | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 868 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1244 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2730 mm |
