1988 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 25 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), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 604 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, 2013 Ford E-Series (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda. 2013 Ford E-Series 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. 2013 Ford E-Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1988 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Lagonda | E-Series |
Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1511 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3505 mm |