2006 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1948 Humber Pullman
To start off, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 58 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1948 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Pullman weights approximately 260 kg more than 2006 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. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1948 Humber Pullman has manual transmission. 1948 Humber Pullman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Ford Crown Victoria | 1948 Humber Pullman | |
Make | Ford | Humber |
Model | Crown Victoria | Pullman |
Year Released | 2006 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 120 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 6.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3330 mm |