1984 Ford Meteor vs. 1948 Humber Pullman
To start off, 1984 Ford Meteor is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Humber Pullman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Humber Pullman would be higher. At 4,086 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Humber Pullman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Humber Pullman (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1984 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Humber Pullman should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Pullman weights approximately 1215 kg more than 1984 Ford Meteor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1948 Humber Pullman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1948 Humber Pullman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Meteor, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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.
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1984 Ford Meteor | 1948 Humber Pullman | |
Make | Ford | Humber |
Model | Meteor | Pullman |
Year Released | 1984 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 4086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3330 mm |