1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1963 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1963 Ford Anglia is newer by 10 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, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (125 HP) has 78 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 797 kg more than 1963 Ford Anglia. 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, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1963 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
Model | Sapphire | Anglia |
Year Released | 1953 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 239 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |