1989 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1995 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1995 Ford Mustang is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda 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 89 more horse power than 1995 Ford Mustang. (212 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 755 kg more than 1995 Ford Mustang. 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. 1995 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1995 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Lagonda | Mustang |
Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2580 mm |