1969 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1971 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1971 Humber Sceptre is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Thunderbird (355 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1971 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1971 Humber Sceptre.
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 Thunderbird (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Thunderbird | 1971 Humber Sceptre | |
| Make | Ford | Humber |
| Model | Thunderbird | Sceptre |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7029 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 45 L |
