1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1974 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1974 Ferrari Dino is newer by 19 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 3,435 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari Dino 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 605 kg more than 1974 Ferrari Dino.
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 (247 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ferrari Dino. (226 Nm). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1974 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
| Model | Sapphire | Dino |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 2417 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 59.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2350 mm |
