1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1948 Humber Pullman
To start off, 1971 Ford Mustang is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Humber Pullman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Humber Pullman would be higher. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1948 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Pullman weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang.
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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1971 Ford Mustang | 1948 Humber Pullman | |
Make | Ford | Humber |
Model | Mustang | Pullman |
Year Released | 1971 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4726 cc | 4086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 120 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3330 mm |