1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1981 Ford Capri

To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 26 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, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 845 kg more than 1981 Ford Capri. 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, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.

Compare all specifications:

1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire 1981 Ford Capri
Make Armstrong Siddeley Ford
Model Sapphire Capri
Year Released 1955 1981
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3435 cc 1297 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 125 HP 49 HP
Engine RPM 4700 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 247 Nm 86 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1830 kg 985 kg
Vehicle Length 5390 mm 4380 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1680 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 3380 mm 2570 mm


 

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