1948 Humber Hawk vs. 1988 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1988 Ford Aerostar is newer by 40 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1948 Humber Hawk. (55 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 163 kg more than 1948 Humber Hawk. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 | 1988 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Humber | Ford |
Model | Hawk | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1948 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1944 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 78.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3030 mm |