1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2010 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2010 Ford Mustang 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mustang (315 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mustang 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 227 kg more than 2010 Ford Mustang.
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 Mustang (440 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mustang 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 Mustang | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
Model | Sapphire | Mustang |
Year Released | 1955 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1603 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |