1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1997 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1997 Ferrari F355 is newer by 42 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 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari F355 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 480 kg more than 1997 Ferrari F355.
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, 1997 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (247 Nm). This means 1997 Ferrari F355 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 | 1997 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
| Model | Sapphire | F355 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| 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 | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2460 mm |
