1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire vs. 1963 Ferrari 156
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 156 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 156 (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. (145 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 156 should accelerate faster than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire weights approximately 1316 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 156.
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. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire has automatic transmission and 1963 Ferrari 156 has manual transmission. 1963 Ferrari 156 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.
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1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire | 1963 Ferrari 156 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
Model | Star Sapphire | 156 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 9500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 462 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 119 L |