1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1973 Ford Escort
To start off, 1973 Ford Escort is newer by 17 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 2,307 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Escort (96 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Escort 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 446 kg more than 1973 Ford Escort.
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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1973 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
| Model | Sapphire | Escort |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
