1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1993 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 456 is newer by 38 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 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, 1993 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 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 | 1993 Ferrari 456 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
Model | Sapphire | 456 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |