1981 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2003 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 941 kg more than 2003 Ferrari 360.
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, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari 360. (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2003 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | Lagonda | 360 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2610 mm |
