1976 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1959 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 17 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 4,942 cc, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (121 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB 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 92 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB.
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, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | 1959 Humber Super Snipe | |
| Make | Ferrari | Humber |
| Model | 512 BB | Super Snipe |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2966 cc |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 277 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |
