1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 21 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 5,339 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 106 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 366 kg more than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. 2005 Ford Five Hundred 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. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Lagonda | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1734 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 72 L |
