1983 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2009 Ford F-450
To start off, 2009 Ford F-450 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda. (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda.
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, 2009 Ford F-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2009 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Lagonda | F-450 |
Year Released | 1983 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 814 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 6670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 4390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 144 L |