1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 2005 Marcos TS
To start off, 2005 Marcos TS is newer by 42 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 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Marcos TS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Marcos TS (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TS should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 49 kg more than 2005 Marcos TS.
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, 2005 Marcos TS (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Marcos TS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Humber Sceptre | 2005 Marcos TS | |
Make | Humber | Marcos |
Model | Sceptre | TS |
Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2230 mm |