1985 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2009 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2009 Ford Ranger is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda 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 167 more horse power than 2009 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1134 kg more than 2009 Ford Ranger. 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2009 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Lagonda | Ranger |
Year Released | 1985 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 64 L |