1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2004 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2004 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 51 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 3,932 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Thunderbird (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 177 kg more than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 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, 2004 Ford Thunderbird (369 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (239 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Thunderbird 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 | 2004 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
Model | Sapphire | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1953 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 3932 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 369 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1752 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |