1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1962 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Humber Hawk weights approximately 320 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.
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 Taunus (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1962 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | Ford | Humber |
| Model | Taunus | Hawk |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2265 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2800 mm |
