1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1952 Ferrari 340 MM
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 MM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 MM would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 340 MM. (300 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 340 MM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1011 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 MM. 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.
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1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1952 Ferrari 340 MM | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | Lagonda | 340 MM |
Year Released | 1984 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 4102 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1089 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2510 mm |