1950 Ferrari 340 America vs. 1964 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1964 Humber Super Snipe is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 340 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 340 America would be higher. At 4,102 cc (12 cylinders), 1950 Ferrari 340 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 340 America (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. (128 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 340 America should accelerate faster than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 306 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 340 America.
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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1950 Ferrari 340 America | 1964 Humber Super Snipe | |
Make | Ferrari | Humber |
Model | 340 America | Super Snipe |
Year Released | 1950 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4102 cc | 2965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1506 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |