1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire would be higher. At 2,290 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 550 kg more than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Because 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Mercury |
| Model | Sapphire | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |
