1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1953 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Mustang (590 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 476 more horse power than 1953 Humber Super Snipe. (114 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 960 kg more than 1997 Ford Mustang.
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.
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1997 Ford Mustang | 1953 Humber Super Snipe | |
Make | Ford | Humber |
Model | Mustang | Super Snipe |
Year Released | 1997 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 4138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 590 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2950 mm |