1959 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1998 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1998 Mercury Cougar is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 3,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 128 kg more than 1959 Humber Super Snipe.
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:
1959 Humber Super Snipe | 1998 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Humber | Mercury |
Model | Super Snipe | Cougar |
Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |