1965 Ferrari 512 F1 vs. 1964 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 512 F1 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 512 F1 (223 HP @ 12000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. (128 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 512 F1 should accelerate faster than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 1016 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 512 F1.
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.
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1965 Ferrari 512 F1 | 1964 Humber Super Snipe | |
Make | Ferrari | Humber |
Model | 512 F1 | Super Snipe |
Year Released | 1965 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 12000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 770 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |