1980 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2009 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 29 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition 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 1259 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
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, 2009 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda. (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda. 2009 Ford Expedition 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. 2009 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2009 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Lagonda | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3030 mm |
