1971 Ford 17 vs. 1967 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1971 Ford 17 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Humber Sceptre (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1971 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford 17 weights approximately 83 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Humber Sceptre (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford 17 | 1967 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Ford | Humber |
Model | 17 | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 992 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 45 L |