1980 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 28 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 101 more horse power than 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda.
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, 2008 Ford Falcon (520 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda. (435 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda. 2008 Ford Falcon 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. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Lagonda | Falcon |
Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 387 HP |
Torque | 435 Nm | 520 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2838 mm |