1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1965 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1965 Ford Mustang is newer by 10 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 4,261 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Mustang (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Mustang 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 534 kg more than 1965 Ford Mustang.
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 | 1965 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
Model | Sapphire | Mustang |
Year Released | 1955 | 1965 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 4261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2750 mm |