1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 40 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 2,290 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 118 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 414 kg more than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
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 (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1996 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
Model | Sapphire | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1440 mm |