1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2001 Ferrari 456M
To start off, 2001 Ferrari 456M is newer by 45 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 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 456M (436 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 410 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, 2001 Ferrari 456M (540 Nm) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari 456M 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 | 2001 Ferrari 456M | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
| Model | Sapphire | 456M |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 5473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 436 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
| 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 | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2600 mm |
