1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1951 Ford Vedette
To start off, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,307 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 232 kg more than 1951 Ford Vedette. 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, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1951 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
| Model | Sapphire | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2700 mm |
