1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 39 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 2,309 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio 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 130 kg more than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
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, 1996 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (161 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Scorpio 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 | 1996 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
Model | Sapphire | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1957 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |