1955 Ferrari D 50 vs. 1960 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1960 Humber Super Snipe is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari D 50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari D 50 would be higher. At 2,964 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari D 50 (262 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. (124 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari D 50 should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 866 kg more than 1955 Ferrari D 50.
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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1955 Ferrari D 50 | 1960 Humber Super Snipe | |
Make | Ferrari | Humber |
Model | D 50 | Super Snipe |
Year Released | 1955 | 1960 |
Engine Size | 2486 cc | 2964 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2800 mm |