1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 32 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, 1987 Ford Sierra (204 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra 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 580 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra.
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, 1987 Ford Sierra (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra 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 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
Model | Sapphire | Sierra |
Year Released | 1955 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2500 mm |