1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1956 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 458 kg more than 1956 Ford Zodiac.
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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1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1956 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
Model | Sapphire | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1958 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 76 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 136 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2720 mm |