1996 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1951 Humber Pullman
To start off, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Humber Pullman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Humber Pullman would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria (179 HP) has 79 more horse power than 1951 Humber Pullman. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1951 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Humber Pullman weights approximately 202 kg more than 1996 Ford Crown Victoria.
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. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1951 Humber Pullman has manual transmission. 1951 Humber Pullman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Ford Crown Victoria | 1951 Humber Pullman | |
Make | Ford | Humber |
Model | Crown Victoria | Pullman |
Year Released | 1996 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4085 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 179 HP | 100 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 120 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3330 mm |