1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort 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 2,290 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
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, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
Model | Sapphire | Escort |
Year Released | 1955 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 125 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 41 L |