1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1962 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1962 Humber Hawk is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Humber Hawk weights approximately 195 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1962 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Ferrari | Humber |
Model | 250 GT | Hawk |
Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 2265 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 110 mm |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |