1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1990 Ferrari F1 90
To start off, 1990 Ferrari F1 90 is newer by 33 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 3,498 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari F1 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari F1 90 (671 HP @ 12750 RPM) has 586 more horse power than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari F1 90 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 855 kg more than 1990 Ferrari F1 90.
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.
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1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1990 Ferrari F1 90 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
Model | Sapphire | F1 90 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1990 |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 671 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 12750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2860 mm |