1972 Ford Granada vs. 1954 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1972 Ford Granada is newer by 18 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 2,551 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Granada (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 99 kg more than 1972 Ford Granada.
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, 1972 Ford Granada (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Granada | 1954 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | Ford | Humber |
| Model | Granada | Hawk |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2551 cc | 2265 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.8 mm | 110 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |
