1975 Ford Escort vs. 1962 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Humber Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Humber Hawk would be higher. At 2,265 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Humber Hawk (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Humber Hawk should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Humber Hawk weights approximately 560 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. 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, 1962 Humber Hawk (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1962 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Ford | Humber |
Model | Escort | Hawk |
Year Released | 1975 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 2265 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |