1948 Humber Pullman vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Humber Pullman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Humber Pullman would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Humber Pullman (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Humber Pullman should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Pullman weights approximately 750 kg more than 1970 Mercury Comet. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Humber Pullman | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Humber | Mercury |
| Model | Pullman | Comet |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4086 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 120 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2800 mm |
