1962 Humber Hawk vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 49 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 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 497 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia 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, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Humber Hawk | 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Humber | Ferrari |
| Model | Hawk | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2265 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 86 L |
