1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 2011 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2011 Ford Maverick is newer by 48 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Maverick (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Maverick weights approximately 481 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.
Because 2011 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Humber Sceptre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Maverick will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Ford Maverick (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre. 2011 Ford Maverick 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. 2011 Ford Maverick will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1963 Humber Sceptre | 2011 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Humber | Ford |
Model | Sceptre | Maverick |
Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 62 L |