1965 Ginetta G10 vs. 1965 Humber Sceptre
To start off, both 1965 Ginetta G10 and 1965 Humber Sceptre were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Ginetta G10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ginetta G10 (290 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1965 Humber Sceptre. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ginetta G10 should accelerate faster than 1965 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 155 kg more than 1965 Ginetta G10.
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 Ginetta G10 | 1965 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Ginetta | Humber |
Model | G10 | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4726 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2570 mm |