1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2000 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 410 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 550.
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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (597 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2000 Ferrari 550 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | Lagonda | 550 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 5473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 597 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| 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 | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2590 mm |
