2008 Ford E-150 vs. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2008 Ford E-150 is newer by 30 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2008 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1149 kg more than 2008 Ford E-150. 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, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford E-150. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford E-150 | 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
Model | E-150 | Lagonda |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 2226 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2920 mm |