1969 Ford Capri vs. 1954 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 15 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 2,550 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (123 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 255 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
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, 1969 Ford Capri (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1954 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Ford | Humber |
Model | Capri | Hawk |
Year Released | 1969 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2550 cc | 2265 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |