1988 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1977 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1296 kg more than 1977 Ford Taunus.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1977 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Lagonda | Taunus |
Year Released | 1988 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2580 mm |