1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1955 Ford 12 M
To start off, both 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire and 1955 Ford 12 M were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,435 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1955 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford 12 M.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1955 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
| Model | Sapphire | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2500 mm |
