1951 Humber Pullman vs. 1979 Lincoln Mark VI
To start off, 1979 Lincoln Mark VI is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Humber Pullman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Humber Pullman would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lincoln Mark VI (139 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1951 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lincoln Mark VI should accelerate faster than 1951 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Humber Pullman weights approximately 208 kg more than 1979 Lincoln Mark VI.
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. 1979 Lincoln Mark VI has automatic transmission and 1951 Humber Pullman has manual transmission. 1951 Humber Pullman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Lincoln Mark VI will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Humber Pullman | 1979 Lincoln Mark VI | |
| Make | Humber | Lincoln |
| Model | Pullman | Mark VI |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4085 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2032 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2910 mm |
