1962 Humber Hawk vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1973 Mercury Cougar is newer by 11 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 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 215 kg more than 1962 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, 1973 Mercury Cougar (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Humber Hawk | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Humber | Mercury |
Model | Hawk | Cougar |
Year Released | 1962 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2265 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 88.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2860 mm |