1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1974 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1974 Humber Sceptre is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1974 Humber Sceptre. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1974 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 152 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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, 1963 Ford Cortina (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1974 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Ford | Humber |
Model | Cortina | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 992 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |