1962 Humber Hawk vs. 2006 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 Ford Falcon is newer by 44 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Falcon (210 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Falcon weights approximately 50 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, 2006 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Humber Hawk. 2006 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1962 Humber Hawk has manual transmission. 1962 Humber Hawk will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Humber Hawk | 2006 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Humber | Ford |
| Model | Hawk | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2265 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1485 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
