1952 Ferrari 340 MM vs. 1948 Humber Pullman
To start off, 1952 Ferrari 340 MM 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 4,102 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 MM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 MM (300 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1948 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 MM should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Pullman weights approximately 1011 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 MM.
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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1952 Ferrari 340 MM | 1948 Humber Pullman | |
Make | Ferrari | Humber |
Model | 340 MM | Pullman |
Year Released | 1952 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4102 cc | 4086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 120 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 2100 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3330 mm |