1963 Ferrari 156 vs. 1948 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 156 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Humber Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Humber Hawk would be higher. At 1,944 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 156 (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1948 Humber Hawk. (55 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 156 should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Hawk weights approximately 785 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 156.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 156 | 1948 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Ferrari | Humber |
Model | 156 | Hawk |
Year Released | 1963 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1486 cc | 1944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 9500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 462 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 870 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 45 L |