1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 972 kg more than 1989 Ford Sierra. 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, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Sierra | 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | Sierra | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 97 L |
