1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1992 Ford Falcon 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 150 kg more than 1992 Ford Falcon.
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 Ford Falcon 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 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
Model | Sapphire | Falcon |
Year Released | 1958 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 198 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |