1960 Humber Super Snipe vs. 2012 Ford F-350

To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 52 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Super Snipe.

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. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. (180 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. 2012 Ford F-350 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. 2012 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Humber Super Snipe 2012 Ford F-350
Make Humber Ford
Model Super Snipe F-350
Year Released 1960 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2964 cc 6200 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 124 HP 385 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 180 Nm 548 Nm
Torque RPM 2600 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed shiftable automatic
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 6269 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 2029 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1961 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 3967 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 132 L