1965 Humber Sceptre vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 1965 Humber Sceptre. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1965 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1965 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Humber Sceptre. (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Humber Sceptre. 1992 Ferrari 456 has automatic transmission and 1965 Humber Sceptre has manual transmission. 1965 Humber Sceptre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ferrari 456 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Humber Sceptre | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
Make | Humber | Ferrari |
Model | Sceptre | 456 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 436 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |