1948 Humber Hawk vs. 1966 Marcos 1500
To start off, 1966 Marcos 1500 is newer by 18 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, 1966 Marcos 1500 (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1948 Humber Hawk. (55 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1500 should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Hawk weights approximately 537 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1500.
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 | 1966 Marcos 1500 | |
| Make | Humber | Marcos |
| Model | Hawk | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1944 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2290 mm |
