1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1954 Ferrari 375 America
To start off, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 375 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 375 America would be higher. At 4,523 cc (12 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 375 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 375 America (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 375 America should accelerate faster than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 675 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 375 America.
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.
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1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1954 Ferrari 375 America | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
Model | Sapphire | 375 America |
Year Released | 1955 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 4523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 68 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 140 L |