1954 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1983 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1983 Mercury Cougar is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 4,136 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 410 kg more than 1983 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:
1954 Humber Super Snipe | 1983 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Humber | Mercury |
Model | Super Snipe | Cougar |
Year Released | 1954 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4136 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2650 mm |