1957 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1960 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1960 Humber Hawk is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 175 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (245 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ferrari 250 GT | 1960 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Ferrari | Humber |
Model | 250 GT | Hawk |
Year Released | 1957 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 2266 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 110 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 56 L |