1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1984 Ferrari 208
To start off, both 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda and 1984 Ferrari 208 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 92 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari 208. (217 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 815 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 208. 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 208. (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1984 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | Lagonda | 208 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 74 L |
