1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 445 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (161 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
| Model | Sapphire | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 133 L |
