1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1967 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1967 Ford Fairlane is newer by 9 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 3,930 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 340 kg more than 1967 Ford Fairlane.
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 | 1967 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
Model | Sapphire | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1958 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 3930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 122 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |