1989 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2002 Ferrari Maranello
To start off, 2002 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 13 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari Maranello (509 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda. (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari Maranello 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 550 kg more than 2002 Ferrari Maranello.
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, 2002 Ferrari Maranello (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda. (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Ferrari Maranello 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 | 2002 Ferrari Maranello | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | Lagonda | Maranello |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 509 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 589 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 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 | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2510 mm |
