1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2005 Marcos TS
To start off, 2005 Marcos TS is newer by 52 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, 2005 Marcos TS (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TS 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 500 kg more than 2005 Marcos TS.
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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Marcos TS. (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Marcos TS.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2005 Marcos TS | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Marcos |
Model | Sapphire | TS |
Year Released | 1953 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 2544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2230 mm |