1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley would be higher. At 3,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider weights approximately 260 kg more than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. 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, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (363 Nm) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
| Model | Whitley | 355 Spider |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2460 mm |
