1990 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1991 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1991 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1991 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 615 kg more than 1991 Ford Thunderbird. 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, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Thunderbird. (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1991 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Lagonda | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2880 mm |
