1960 Humber Hawk vs. 2011 Ford F-150

To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 51 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 926 kg more than 1960 Humber Hawk. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2011 Ford F-150 (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Hawk. 2011 Ford F-150 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. 2011 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Humber Hawk 2011 Ford F-150
Make Humber Ford
Model Hawk F-150
Year Released 1960 2011
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2266 cc 3700 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 73 HP 302 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 163 Nm 376 Nm
Torque RPM 2300 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1400 kg 2326 kg
Vehicle Length 4700 mm 5890 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 2012 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1900 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 3670 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 56 L 98 L


 

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