1983 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2013 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2013 Ford Expedition is newer by 30 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2013 Ford Expedition. (306 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 552 kg more 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, 2013 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda. 2013 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1983 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2013 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Lagonda | Expedition |
Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2652 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2332 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3023 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 106 L |