2003 Lincoln LS vs. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2003 Lincoln LS is newer by 18 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 34 more horse power than 2003 Lincoln LS. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2003 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 390 kg more than 2003 Lincoln LS. 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lincoln LS. (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lincoln LS. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 2003 Lincoln LS has manual transmission. 2003 Lincoln LS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lincoln LS | 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Lincoln | Aston Martin |
| Model | LS | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3934 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 97 L |
