1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 1971 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1971 Humber Sceptre is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1971 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1971 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 548 kg more than 1971 Humber Sceptre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 1971 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Ferrari | Humber |
Model | 500 Superfast | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1965 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4963 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 992 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |