2000 Ford Contour vs. 1953 Humber Pullman
To start off, 2000 Ford Contour is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Humber Pullman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Humber Pullman would be higher. At 4,138 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Humber Pullman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Contour (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 898 kg more than 2000 Ford Contour.
Because 1953 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 1953 Humber Pullman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Contour, 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. Let's talk about torque, 1953 Humber Pullman (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Contour. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Humber Pullman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Contour | 1953 Humber Pullman | |
| Make | Ford | Humber |
| Model | Contour | Pullman |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 4138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3330 mm |
