1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1950 Talbot T 26
To start off, 1963 Humber Sceptre is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Talbot T 26. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Talbot T 26 would be higher. At 4,482 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Talbot T 26 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Talbot T 26 (276 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Talbot T 26 should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 209 kg more than 1950 Talbot T 26.
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 Humber Sceptre | 1950 Talbot T 26 | |
Make | Humber | Talbot |
Model | Sceptre | T 26 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1950 |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 4482 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |