2000 Ford Cougar vs. 1960 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 2000 Ford Cougar is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 2,964 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Cougar (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. (124 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 176 kg more than 2000 Ford Cougar.
Because 1960 Humber Super Snipe 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 1960 Humber Super Snipe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Cougar, 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, 1960 Humber Super Snipe (180 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Cougar. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Cougar | 1960 Humber Super Snipe | |
| Make | Ford | Humber |
| Model | Cougar | Super Snipe |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.9 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
