1985 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1979 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 620 kg more than 1979 Ford Thunderbird.
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. 1979 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1979 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Lagonda | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2760 mm |