1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT
To start off, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT is newer by 13 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 4,388 cc (12 cylinders), 1970 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 250 kg more than 1957 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, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (161 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1970 Ferrari 365 GT 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 | 1970 Ferrari 365 GT | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
Model | Sapphire | 365 GT |
Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 4388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |