1965 Humber Sceptre vs. 1995 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1995 Lincoln Continental is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1965 Humber Sceptre. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1965 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 655 kg more than 1965 Humber Sceptre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Humber Sceptre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Humber Sceptre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Continental, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Humber Sceptre. (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Humber Sceptre. 1995 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1965 Humber Sceptre has manual transmission. 1965 Humber Sceptre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Humber Sceptre | 1995 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Humber | Lincoln |
Model | Sceptre | Continental |
Year Released | 1965 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2780 mm |