1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2006 Ford E-350
To start off, 2006 Ford E-350 is newer by 50 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-350 weights approximately 838 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, 2006 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-350 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 | 2006 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
| Model | Sapphire | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 132 L |
