1995 Ford Ranger vs. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1995 Ford Ranger is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (310 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1995 Ford Ranger. (159 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 645 kg more than 1995 Ford Ranger. 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, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Ranger. (305 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Ranger | 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
Model | Ranger | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1995 | 1985 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4014 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2920 mm |