1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S
To start off, 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S is newer by 16 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 788 kg more than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S. 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Fairthorpe |
| Model | Sapphire | TX-S |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 185 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 | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 44 L |
