1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1962 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina is newer by 1 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, 1962 Humber Hawk (73 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Humber Hawk should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Humber Hawk weights approximately 212 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina. 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, 1962 Humber Hawk (163 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 1962 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1962 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Ford | Humber |
Model | Cortina | Hawk |
Year Released | 1963 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2265 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 73 HP |
Torque | 85 Nm | 163 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 110 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1223 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 72 L |