1991 Ferrari F40 vs. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1991 Ferrari F40 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1991 Ferrari F40.
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, 1991 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1991 Ferrari F40 has manual transmission. 1991 Ferrari F40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ferrari F40 | 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
Model | F40 | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1991 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2936 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 472 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 575 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.5 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2920 mm |