1968 Ford 17 vs. 1948 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1968 Ford 17 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Humber Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Humber Hawk would be higher. At 2,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford 17 (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1948 Humber Hawk. (55 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Hawk weights approximately 127 kg more than 1968 Ford 17.
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:
| 1968 Ford 17 | 1948 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | Ford | Humber |
| Model | 17 | Hawk |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2293 cc | 1944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 45 L |
