1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1971 Lincoln Continental is newer by 13 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 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 560 kg more than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
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 | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Lincoln |
| Model | Sapphire | Continental |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 7536 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 209 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2980 mm |
