1948 Humber Hawk vs. 1959 Marcos GT
To start off, 1959 Marcos GT is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Humber Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Humber Hawk would be higher. At 1,944 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Marcos GT (59 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1948 Humber Hawk. (55 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Marcos GT should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Hawk weights approximately 853 kg more than 1959 Marcos GT.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Humber Hawk | 1959 Marcos GT | |
| Make | Humber | Marcos |
| Model | Hawk | GT |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1944 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 59 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 394 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2220 mm |
