1976 Ford Escort vs. 1954 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1976 Ford Escort is newer by 22 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 2,265 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Humber Hawk (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1976 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Humber Hawk should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 450 kg more than 1976 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, 1954 Humber Hawk (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1954 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Escort | 1954 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Ford | Humber |
Model | Escort | Hawk |
Year Released | 1976 | 1954 |
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 | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |