1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1957 Ferrari 255 S
To start off, 1957 Ferrari 255 S 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 3,435 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 255 S (208 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 255 S 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 980 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 255 S.
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 | 1957 Ferrari 255 S | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
| Model | Sapphire | 255 S |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 2715 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| 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 | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 159 L |
