1960 Humber Hawk vs. 1983 Ford Tempo
To start off, 1983 Ford Tempo is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Humber Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Humber Hawk would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Tempo (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 290 kg more than 1983 Ford Tempo.
Because 1960 Humber Hawk is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Humber Hawk. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Ford Tempo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Ford Tempo (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Hawk. 1983 Ford Tempo has automatic transmission and 1960 Humber Hawk has manual transmission. 1960 Humber Hawk will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Tempo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Humber Hawk | 1983 Ford Tempo | |
| Make | Humber | Ford |
| Model | Hawk | Tempo |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 2307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2540 mm |
