1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 14 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 2,550 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (123 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri 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 545 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
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, 1969 Ford Capri (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri 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 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
Model | Sapphire | Capri |
Year Released | 1955 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 2550 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 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 | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |