1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1999 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 44 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 3,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon 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 120 kg more than 1999 Ford Falcon.
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, 1999 Ford Falcon (366 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon 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 | 1999 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
Model | Sapphire | Falcon |
Year Released | 1955 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3150 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |