1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1948 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Humber Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Humber Hawk would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1948 Humber Hawk. (55 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Hawk weights approximately 397 kg more than 1965 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | 1948 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | Ferrari | Humber |
| Model | 250 LM | Hawk |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 110 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 6.4:1 |
| 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 | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 45 L |
