1968 Ford 17 vs. 1954 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1968 Ford 17 is newer by 14 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 2,265 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford 17 (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 240 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. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Humber Hawk (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford 17 | 1954 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Ford | Humber |
Model | 17 | Hawk |
Year Released | 1968 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2265 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 110 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |