1989 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1968 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford GT 40 (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda. (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1265 kg more than 1968 Ford GT 40.
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, 1968 Ford GT 40 (637 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda. (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1968 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Lagonda | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2420 mm |
