1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1965 Ferrari P5
To start off, 1965 Ferrari P5 is newer by 9 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), 1965 Ferrari P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari P5 (296 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari P5 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 520 kg more than 1965 Ferrari P5.
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 | 1965 Ferrari P5 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
Model | Sapphire | P5 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |