1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 55 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 344 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (161 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon 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 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
Model | Sapphire | Falcon |
Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 391 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |