1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1950 Ferrari 125 F1
To start off, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 125 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 would be higher. At 2,290 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 940 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 125 F1.
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.
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1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
Model | Sapphire | 125 F1 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2170 mm |