1976 Ford Torino vs. 1954 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1976 Ford Torino 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 4,090 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Torino weights approximately 290 kg more than 1954 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 Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Torino | 1954 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | Ford | Humber |
| Model | Torino | Hawk |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4090 cc | 2265 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 110 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 45 L |
