1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1961 Ferrari 196
To start off, 1961 Ferrari 196 is newer by 6 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, 1961 Ferrari 196 (208 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 196 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 1180 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 196.
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 | 1961 Ferrari 196 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
| Model | Sapphire | 196 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 650 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2330 mm |
