1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1948 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick is newer by 22 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Maverick (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1948 Humber Hawk. (55 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Hawk weights approximately 32 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick.
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:
| 1970 Ford Maverick | 1948 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | Ford | Humber |
| Model | Maverick | Hawk |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2690 mm |
