1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1964 Ferrari 275
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 275 is newer by 9 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 3,285 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 275 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 275 (256 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 275 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 380 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 275.
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 | 1964 Ferrari 275 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
Model | Sapphire | 275 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1964 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 3285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
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 | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 133 L |