1954 Humber Hawk vs. 1979 Lincoln Mark VI
To start off, 1979 Lincoln Mark VI is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Humber Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Humber Hawk would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lincoln Mark VI (139 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lincoln Mark VI should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Mark VI weights approximately 464 kg more than 1954 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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Lincoln Mark VI (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Mark VI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk. 1979 Lincoln Mark VI has automatic transmission and 1954 Humber Hawk has manual transmission. 1954 Humber Hawk will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Lincoln Mark VI will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Humber Hawk | 1979 Lincoln Mark VI | |
| Make | Humber | Lincoln |
| Model | Hawk | Mark VI |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2265 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |
