1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1998 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1998 Ford Mustang is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Mustang weights approximately 266 kg more than 1963 Humber Sceptre. 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, 1998 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre. 1998 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1963 Humber Sceptre has manual transmission. 1963 Humber Sceptre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Humber Sceptre | 1998 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Humber | Ford |
| Model | Sceptre | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2580 mm |
