1987 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2007 Ford GT 500
To start off, 2007 Ford GT 500 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda. (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 705 kg more than 2007 Ford GT 500.
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, 2007 Ford GT 500 (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2007 Ford GT 500 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Lagonda | GT 500 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2720 mm |
