1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1966 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 330 is newer by 10 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 3,965 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 73 kg more than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 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, 1966 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 330 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 | 1966 Ferrari 330 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
Model | Sapphire | 330 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 3965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1433 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |