1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2007 Ford Territory
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 50 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 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 656 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, 2007 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (161 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory 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 | 2007 Ford Territory | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
| Model | Sapphire | Territory |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 3984 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |
