1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 31 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 340 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, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire has manual transmission. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1987 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
Model | Sapphire | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1956 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2910 mm |