1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1967 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1967 Ferrari Dino is newer by 12 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 2,309 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari Dino 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 320 kg more than 1967 Ferrari Dino.
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, 1967 Ferrari Dino (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari Dino 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 | 1967 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
| Model | Sapphire | Dino |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 57 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 1360 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2350 mm |
