1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, both 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda and 1984 Ford Sierra 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 243 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 905 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. 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 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Lagonda | Sierra |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2304 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 60 L |