1986 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1985 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1985 Ford Mustang. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 920 kg more than 1985 Ford Mustang. 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, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Mustang. (285 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1985 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Lagonda | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2500 mm |
