1989 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1958 Ford 17
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 17 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1958 Ford 17. 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, 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford 17. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1958 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Lagonda | 17 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2610 mm |
