1973 Ford Capri vs. 1960 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1973 Ford Capri is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Humber Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Humber Hawk would be higher. At 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Humber Hawk (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Humber Hawk should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 425 kg more than 1973 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1960 Humber Hawk (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Capri | 1960 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | Ford | Humber |
| Model | Capri | Hawk |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1303 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 110 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2800 mm |
