2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano vs. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,999 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano should accelerate faster than 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 461 kg more than 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano.
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, 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano has manual transmission. 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano | 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
Model | 599 GTB Fiorano | Lagonda |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 612 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 608 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
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 | 1765 kg | 2226 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2920 mm |