1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 49 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 190 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (343 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (189 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire has manual transmission. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
| Model | Sapphire | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
