1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire vs. 1972 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1972 Ford Fairlane is newer by 14 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Fairlane (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. (145 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Fairlane 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 328 kg more than 1972 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1972 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. (312 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire | 1972 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
Model | Star Sapphire | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1958 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2950 mm |