1985 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina 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 224 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 990 kg more than 1977 Ford Cortina. 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 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Lagonda | Cortina |
Year Released | 1985 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2580 mm |