1972 Ford Torino vs. 1964 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1972 Ford Torino is newer by 8 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Humber Super Snipe (128 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 331 kg more than 1964 Humber Super Snipe.
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, 1972 Ford Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. (226 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Torino | 1964 Humber Super Snipe | |
| Make | Ford | Humber |
| Model | Torino | Super Snipe |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |
