2009 Ford Explorer vs. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2009 Ford Explorer is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2009 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1259 kg more than 2009 Ford Explorer. 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, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Explorer | 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
Model | Explorer | Lagonda |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4007 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2920 mm |