1952 Ferrari 212 vs. 1948 Humber Pullman
To start off, 1952 Ferrari 212 is newer by 4 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, 1952 Ferrari 212 (163 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1948 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Pullman weights approximately 1225 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 212.
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:
1952 Ferrari 212 | 1948 Humber Pullman | |
Make | Ferrari | Humber |
Model | 212 | Pullman |
Year Released | 1952 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2561 cc | 4086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 120 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3330 mm |