1980 Ford Limited vs. 1955 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1980 Ford Limited is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Limited is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 140 kg more than 1980 Ford Limited.
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. 1980 Ford Limited has automatic transmission and 1955 Humber Super Snipe has manual transmission. 1955 Humber Super Snipe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Ford Limited will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Limited | 1955 Humber Super Snipe | |
Make | Ford | Humber |
Model | Limited | Super Snipe |
Year Released | 1980 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4947 cc | 4138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2950 mm |