1985 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (310 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. (296 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. 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, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | Lagonda | 250 GTO |
Year Released | 1985 | 1965 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 254 km/hour |
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 | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 133 L |