1988 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 6,834 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1975 Mercedes-Benz S. (283 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 194 kg more than 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda.
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, 1975 Mercedes-Benz S (549 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1975 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Lagonda | S |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 2420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2870 mm |
