1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1991 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1991 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 36 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, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari Mondial 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 330 kg more than 1991 Ferrari Mondial.
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, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari Mondial 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 | 1991 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
Model | Sapphire | Mondial |
Year Released | 1955 | 1991 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 3405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 74.9 mm |
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 | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 95 L |