1988 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1980 Ford Monarch
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Monarch. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Monarch 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 766 kg more than 1980 Ford Monarch.
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. 1980 Ford Monarch has automatic transmission and 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Ford Monarch will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1980 Ford Monarch | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Lagonda | Monarch |
Year Released | 1988 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4120 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2800 mm |