1988 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2009 Ford F-250
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-250. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1260 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 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 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Lagonda | F-250 |
Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3490 mm |