1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1996 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantis is newer by 41 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantis (352 HP) has 234 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley 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, 1996 Marcos Mantis (407 Nm) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (189 Nm). This means 1996 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1996 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Marcos |
| Model | Sapphire | Mantis |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 352 HP |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2290 mm |
