1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1977 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Maverick 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 226 more horse power than 1977 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 840 kg more than 1977 Ford Maverick. 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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Maverick. (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1977 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Lagonda | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2800 mm |
