1965 Ferrari 330GT vs. 1954 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 330GT is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Humber Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Humber Hawk would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 330GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 330GT (300 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 330GT should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 330GT weights approximately 70 kg more than 1954 Humber Hawk. 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, 1965 Ferrari 330GT (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 330GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 330GT | 1954 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Ferrari | Humber |
Model | 330GT | Hawk |
Year Released | 1965 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 2265 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |