1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 29 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 565 kg more than 2013 Ferrari 458.
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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. 2013 Ferrari 458 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. 2013 Ferrari 458 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | Lagonda | 458 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4527 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1937 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1211 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 86 L |
