2012 Ford Falcon vs. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2012 Ford Falcon. (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 343 kg more than 2012 Ford Falcon. 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, 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Falcon. (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Falcon | 1982 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | Falcon | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3983 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 409 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | LPG | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1757 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4967 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1868 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2838 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 97 L |
