1953 Ford Consul vs. 1967 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1967 Humber Sceptre is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Humber Sceptre (82 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Consul weights approximately 58 kg more than 1967 Humber Sceptre.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Humber Sceptre (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Consul | 1967 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Ford | Humber |
Model | Consul | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1953 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 82 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 992 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |