1964 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1952 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 4,139 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 903 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM.
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, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | 1952 Humber Super Snipe | |
| Make | Ferrari | Humber |
| Model | 250 LM | Super Snipe |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 4139 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1753 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 68 L |
