1948 Humber Pullman vs. 1971 Ford Escort

To start off, 1971 Ford Escort is newer by 23 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 4,086 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Humber Pullman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Humber Pullman (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Humber Pullman should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Pullman weights approximately 1295 kg more than 1971 Ford Escort. 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. 1971 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1948 Humber Pullman has manual transmission. 1948 Humber Pullman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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