1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, both 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire and 1958 Ferrari 250 GT were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 335 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT.
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 | 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
Model | Sapphire | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 260 HP |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |