1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1999 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 41 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 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 650 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F50.
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 | 1999 Ferrari F50 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
Model | Sapphire | F50 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 4698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 671 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 371 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 84 L |