1979 Ford Taunus vs. 1960 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1979 Ford Taunus is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Humber Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Humber Hawk would be higher. At 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 470 kg more than 1979 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Taunus | 1960 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | Ford | Humber |
| Model | Taunus | Hawk |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 73 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |
