1960 Ford Zodiac vs. 1962 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1962 Humber Hawk is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ford Zodiac (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Humber Hawk weights approximately 244 kg more than 1960 Ford Zodiac.
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, 1960 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Zodiac | 1962 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Ford | Humber |
Model | Zodiac | Hawk |
Year Released | 1960 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2265 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 110 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |