1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger 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 223 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 825 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger. 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 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Lagonda | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 21.6:1 |
| 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 | 1275 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 80 L |
