1960 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1993 Ford Tempo
To start off, 1993 Ford Tempo is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 2,964 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Humber Super Snipe (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1993 Ford Tempo. (96 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 341 kg more than 1993 Ford Tempo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Humber Super Snipe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Humber Super Snipe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Ford Tempo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Humber Super Snipe (180 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Tempo. (171 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1960 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Tempo. 1993 Ford Tempo has automatic transmission and 1960 Humber Super Snipe has manual transmission. 1960 Humber Super Snipe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Tempo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1960 Humber Super Snipe | 1993 Ford Tempo | |
Make | Humber | Ford |
Model | Super Snipe | Tempo |
Year Released | 1960 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2964 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 93.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2540 mm |