1982 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (297 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 310 kg more than 1979 Ford LTD. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda. (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1979 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Lagonda | LTD |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3080 mm |
