1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1964 Ferrari GTO
To start off, 1964 Ferrari GTO is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO 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 482 kg more than 1964 Ferrari GTO.
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, 1964 Ferrari GTO (255 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm). This means 1964 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1964 Ferrari GTO | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
| Model | Sapphire | GTO |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 878 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
