1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort 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 271 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1295 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort. 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, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort. 1970 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1970 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Lagonda | Escort |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2400 mm |
