1962 Humber Hawk vs. 1972 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Humber Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Humber Hawk would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Barracuda (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Humber Hawk weights approximately 25 kg more than 1972 Plymouth Barracuda.
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, 1972 Plymouth Barracuda (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Humber Hawk | 1972 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Humber | Plymouth |
| Model | Hawk | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2265 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2760 mm |
