1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (248 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT 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 605 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (245 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (189 Nm). This means 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
| Model | Sapphire | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |
