1983 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (44 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1240 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. 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, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (73 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Lagonda | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2500 mm |
