1986 Ford Capri vs. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1044 kg more than 1986 Ford Capri. 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, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Capri | 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
Model | Capri | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1986 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 2226 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2920 mm |