1978 Ford Capri vs. 1953 Humber Pullman
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Humber Pullman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Humber Pullman would be higher. At 4,138 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Humber Pullman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 995 kg more than 1978 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, 1953 Humber Pullman (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Humber Pullman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1953 Humber Pullman | |
| Make | Ford | Humber |
| Model | Capri | Pullman |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3330 mm |
