1964 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1991 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1991 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lincoln Mark VII (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. (128 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 144 kg more than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1991 Lincoln Mark VII (347 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. (226 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1991 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. 1991 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1964 Humber Super Snipe has manual transmission. 1964 Humber Super Snipe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Humber Super Snipe | 1991 Lincoln Mark VII | |
Make | Humber | Lincoln |
Model | Super Snipe | Mark VII |
Year Released | 1964 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2965 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2760 mm |