1989 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus 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 1976 Ford Taunus. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. 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 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Lagonda | Taunus |
Year Released | 1989 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2590 mm |