1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1986 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1986 Ford Mustang is newer by 30 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, 1986 Ford Mustang (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Mustang 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 175 kg more than 1986 Ford Mustang.
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, 1986 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Mustang 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 | 1986 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
| Model | Sapphire | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79.5 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 | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2560 mm |
