1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1943 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,435 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1943 Ford Taunus. (34 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1943 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 745 kg more than 1943 Ford Taunus. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1943 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
| Model | Sapphire | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1943 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2390 mm |
