1982 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda. (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 875 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO.
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, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda. (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | Lagonda | 288 GTO |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2855 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 120 L |
