1968 Ford 17 vs. 1960 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1968 Ford 17 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Humber Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Humber Hawk would be higher. At 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford 17 (81 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 280 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, 1960 Humber Hawk (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 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 | 1960 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Ford | Humber |
Model | 17 | Hawk |
Year Released | 1968 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1812 cc | 2266 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 56 L |