1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1958 Ferrari 410 Superamerica
To start off, both 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire and 1958 Ferrari 410 Superamerica were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,961 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 20 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 410 Superamerica.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1958 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
| Model | Sapphire | 410 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 4961 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 395 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |
