1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2010 Ford F-250
To start off, 2010 Ford F-250 is newer by 55 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1445 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, 2010 Ford F-250 (494 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-250 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 | 2010 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
Model | Sapphire | F-250 |
Year Released | 1955 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 6253 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3967 mm |