1949 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1948 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 4,086 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1948 Humber Super Snipe. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 1036 kg more than 1949 Ferrari 125 F1.
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.
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1949 Ferrari 125 F1 | 1948 Humber Super Snipe | |
Make | Ferrari | Humber |
Model | 125 F1 | Super Snipe |
Year Released | 1949 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 4086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1746 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2990 mm |