1955 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1955 Humber Super Snipe. (114 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1955 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 70 kg more than 1983 Lincoln Town Car.
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. 1983 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1955 Humber Super Snipe has manual transmission. 1955 Humber Super Snipe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Humber Super Snipe | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Humber | Lincoln |
Model | Super Snipe | Town Car |
Year Released | 1955 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4138 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |