1974 Ford Fairlane vs. 1951 Humber Pullman
To start off, 1974 Ford Fairlane is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Humber Pullman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Humber Pullman would be higher. At 4,085 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Humber Pullman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Fairlane (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1951 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1951 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Humber Pullman weights approximately 580 kg more than 1974 Ford Fairlane.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Fairlane | 1951 Humber Pullman | |
Make | Ford | Humber |
Model | Fairlane | Pullman |
Year Released | 1974 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4085 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 6.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3330 mm |