1981 Ford Granada vs. 1964 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Humber Super Snipe (128 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 71 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada. 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, 1964 Humber Super Snipe (226 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Granada | 1964 Humber Super Snipe | |
| Make | Ford | Humber |
| Model | Granada | Super Snipe |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2548 cc | 2965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |
