1978 Ford Cortina vs. 1962 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1978 Ford Cortina is newer by 16 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, 1978 Ford Cortina (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Humber Hawk weights approximately 325 kg more than 1978 Ford Cortina.
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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Cortina | 1962 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Ford | Humber |
Model | Cortina | Hawk |
Year Released | 1978 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2265 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |