1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1950 Ferrari 125 F1
To start off, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 125 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 would be higher. At 3,435 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 865 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 125 F1.
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 | 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
| Model | Sapphire | 125 F1 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2170 mm |
