1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2011 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 599 is newer by 58 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 527 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 30 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, 2011 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 599 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 | 2011 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
| Model | Sapphire | 599 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 652 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 335 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1336 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 105 L |
