1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 1953 Humber Pullman
To start off, 1979 Ford Fairlane is newer by 26 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 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Fairlane (185 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 710 kg more than 1979 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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Ford Fairlane (344 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Humber Pullman. (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Humber Pullman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Fairlane | 1953 Humber Pullman | |
| Make | Ford | Humber |
| Model | Fairlane | Pullman |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 4138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3330 mm |
