1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 39 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2397 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, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII 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. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Lincoln |
| Model | Sapphire | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5265 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2870 mm |
