1960 Humber Hawk vs. 2011 Ford F-250
To start off, 2011 Ford F-250 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk.
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-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Hawk. 2011 Ford F-250 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-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Humber Hawk | 2011 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Humber | Ford |
| Model | Hawk | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1966 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 132 L |
