1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 48 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, 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire (145 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1078 kg more than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire.
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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Ranger 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 | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
Model | Star Sapphire | Ranger |
Year Released | 1958 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
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 | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |