1989 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 23 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda. (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 158 kg more than 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda. 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda. (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda. 2012 Ford F-150 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. 2012 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Lagonda | F-150 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 2383 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3670 mm |