1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2006 Ford Territory
To start off, 2006 Ford Territory is newer by 51 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 3,983 cc, 2006 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Territory 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 115 kg more than 2006 Ford Territory.
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, 2006 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 2006 Ford Territory 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. 2006 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2006 Ford Territory | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
Model | Sapphire | Territory |
Year Released | 1955 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 3983 cc |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |