1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1992 Ferrari 456M
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456M is newer by 34 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 120 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. 1992 Ferrari 456M has automatic transmission and 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire has manual transmission. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ferrari 456M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1992 Ferrari 456M | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
| Model | Sapphire | 456M |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 437 HP |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 299 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1770 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 110 L |
