1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire would be higher. At 3,435 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa 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 775 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
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, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
| Model | Sapphire | 250 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 140 L |
