1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1972 Ford Torino is newer by 17 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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 41 kg more than 1972 Ford Torino. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Ford Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino 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 | 1972 Ford Torino | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
Model | Sapphire | Torino |
Year Released | 1955 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 4096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1609 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 87 L |