1960 Humber Hawk vs. 1990 Mercury Capri
To start off, 1990 Mercury Capri is newer by 30 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 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Capri (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Capri 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 1990 Mercury Capri.
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, 1990 Mercury Capri, 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, 1990 Mercury Capri (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Humber Hawk | 1990 Mercury Capri | |
| Make | Humber | Mercury |
| Model | Hawk | Capri |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
