1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2004 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2004 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 47 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 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 154 more horse power than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 642 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, 2004 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (161 Nm). This means 2004 Lincoln Town Car 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 | 2004 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Lincoln |
Model | Sapphire | Town Car |
Year Released | 1957 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 239 HP |
Torque | 161 Nm | 389 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |