1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2007 Ford Focus
To start off, 2007 Ford Focus is newer by 54 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, 2007 Ford Focus (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus 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 293 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus.
Because 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2007 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
| Model | Sapphire | Focus |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1282 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |
