1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1964 Humber Super Snipe

To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick is newer by 6 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, 1964 Humber Super Snipe (128 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 246 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick. 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, 1964 Humber Super Snipe (226 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1964 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Ford Maverick 1964 Humber Super Snipe
Make Ford Humber
Model Maverick Super Snipe
Year Released 1970 1964
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2782 cc 2965 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 81 HP 128 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 175 Nm 226 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 2600 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1260 kg 1506 kg
Vehicle Length 4840 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1560 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2800 mm


 

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