1983 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
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 Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon 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 154 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 740 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon. 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Falcon. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Lagonda | Falcon |
Year Released | 1983 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2830 mm |