1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1966 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1966 Mercury Cougar is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire would be higher. At 4,728 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Cougar (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 468 kg more than 1966 Mercury Cougar.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1966 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Mercury |
Model | Sapphire | Cougar |
Year Released | 1955 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 4728 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2830 mm |