1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2013 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2013 Ford Expedition is newer by 60 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1077 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, 2013 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 2013 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire has manual transmission. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2013 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
Model | Sapphire | Expedition |
Year Released | 1953 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2652 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2332 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3023 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 106 L |