1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire vs. 1972 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1972 Ford GT 40 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. (145 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 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 818 kg more than 1972 Ford GT 40.
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) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1972 Ford GT 40 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 | 1972 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
Model | Star Sapphire | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 125 L |