2003 Ferrari 360 vs. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda. (309 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 816 kg more than 2003 Ferrari 360.
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, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari 360. (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari 360. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 2003 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2003 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 360 | 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
| Model | 360 | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1284 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 97 L |
