1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1973 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1973 Ferrari 308 is newer by 18 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 308 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 385 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 308.
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, 1973 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Ferrari 308 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 | 1973 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
Model | Sapphire | 308 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 283 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |