1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2007 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2007 Ford Maverick 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 Maverick (148 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Maverick 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 60 kg more than 2007 Ford Maverick.
Because 2007 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Maverick will offer significantly more control. 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Maverick. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2007 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
| Model | Sapphire | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |
