1976 Ford Fairlane vs. 1962 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1976 Ford Fairlane is newer by 14 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Fairlane (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 17 kg more than 1962 Humber Hawk. 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, 1976 Ford Fairlane (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Fairlane | 1962 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Ford | Humber |
Model | Fairlane | Hawk |
Year Released | 1976 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2265 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |