1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire vs. 1999 Ferrari F399
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F399 is newer by 41 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, 1999 Ferrari F399 (750 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 605 more horse power than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. (145 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F399 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 1172 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F399.
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, 1999 Ferrari F399 (373 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire. (312 Nm). This means 1999 Ferrari F399 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 | 1999 Ferrari F399 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
| Model | Star Sapphire | F399 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 606 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 110 L |
