1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire vs. 1948 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire (145 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire weights approximately 1128 kg more than 1948 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire (312 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire has automatic transmission and 1948 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1948 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire | 1948 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
| Model | Star Sapphire | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 56.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 6.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2290 mm |
