1962 Humber Hawk vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo

To start off, 2010 Ford Mondeo is newer by 48 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 2,265 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mondeo (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Humber Hawk weights approximately 66 kg more than 2010 Ford Mondeo.

Because 1962 Humber Hawk is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Humber Hawk. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mondeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Ford Mondeo (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Humber Hawk. 2010 Ford Mondeo 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. 2010 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1962 Humber Hawk 2010 Ford Mondeo
Make Humber Ford
Model Hawk Mondeo
Year Released 1962 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2265 cc 1999 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 73 HP 143 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 163 Nm 190 Nm
Torque RPM 2300 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 7.5:1 11.0:1
Top Speed 130 km/hour 210 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1435 kg 1369 kg
Vehicle Length 4700 mm 4740 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1580 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 59 L