1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1983 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Continental is newer by 30 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 11 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Continental. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 111 kg more than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lincoln Continental. (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1983 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Lincoln |
Model | Sapphire | Continental |
Year Released | 1953 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2760 mm |