1985 AC Cobra vs. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1985 AC Cobra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1985 AC Cobra. (223 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1985 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1985 AC Cobra. 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, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 AC Cobra. (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 AC Cobra. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1985 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1985 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 AC Cobra | 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | AC | Aston Martin |
Model | Cobra | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1985 | 1980 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2920 mm |