1990 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2011 Ford Flex
To start off, 2011 Ford Flex is newer by 21 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 39 more horse power than 2011 Ford Flex. (262 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Flex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 197 kg more than 2011 Ford Flex. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Flex, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Flex. 2011 Ford Flex has automatic transmission and 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Flex will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2011 Ford Flex | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Lagonda | Flex |
Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 262 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 2028 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5126 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1727 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2995 mm |