1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial
To start off, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial would be higher. At 2,307 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial (158 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial 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 625 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
| Model | Sapphire | 500 Mondial |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 735 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2260 mm |
