1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1966 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 312 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire would be higher. At 2,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 312.
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 | 1966 Ferrari 312 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
Model | Sapphire | 312 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 2988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 355 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |