1954 Humber Hawk vs. 1982 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1982 Lincoln Continental is newer by 28 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 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lincoln Continental (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 175 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, 1982 Lincoln Continental (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Humber Hawk | 1982 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Humber | Lincoln |
| Model | Hawk | Continental |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2265 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 87 L |
