1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2005 Lincoln Aviator
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Aviator is newer by 50 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Aviator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Aviator (298 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Aviator should accelerate faster than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Aviator weights approximately 355 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, 2005 Lincoln Aviator (407 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Lincoln Aviator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 2005 Lincoln Aviator 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. 2005 Lincoln Aviator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2005 Lincoln Aviator | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Lincoln |
Model | Sapphire | Aviator |
Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 298 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |