1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1968 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1968 Ferrari 330 is newer by 13 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 3,966 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 330 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 217 kg more than 1968 Ferrari 330.
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, 1968 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (189 Nm). This means 1968 Ferrari 330 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 | 1968 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
| Model | Sapphire | 330 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 3966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 390 Nm |
| 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 | 1433 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |
