1962 Humber Hawk vs. 1981 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1981 Mercury Cougar is newer by 19 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 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mercury Cougar (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Humber Hawk weights approximately 79 kg more than 1981 Mercury Cougar.
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, 1981 Mercury Cougar (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1981 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 | 1981 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Humber | Mercury |
Model | Hawk | Cougar |
Year Released | 1962 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2265 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2690 mm |