1980 Ferrari 400 vs. 1959 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 400 is newer by 21 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (121 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 338 kg more than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (220 Nm). This means 1980 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ferrari 400 | 1959 Humber Super Snipe | |
Make | Ferrari | Humber |
Model | 400 | Super Snipe |
Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 220 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 82.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1492 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |