1988 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2009 Ferrari California
To start off, 2009 Ferrari California is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda. (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 491 kg more than 2009 Ferrari California.
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, 2009 Ferrari California (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari California 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 | 2009 Ferrari California | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | Lagonda | California |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4562 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1308 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2670 mm |
