1971 Ford Capri vs. 1959 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1971 Ford Capri is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Capri (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (121 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 430 kg more than 1971 Ford Capri.
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, 1971 Ford Capri (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Capri | 1959 Humber Super Snipe | |
| Make | Ford | Humber |
| Model | Capri | Super Snipe |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2637 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2800 mm |
