1980 Ford Laser vs. 1960 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1980 Ford Laser is newer by 20 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. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Laser (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 565 kg more than 1980 Ford Laser.
Because 1960 Humber Hawk is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Humber Hawk. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Ford Laser, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1960 Humber Hawk (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Laser. (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Laser | 1960 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Ford | Humber |
Model | Laser | Hawk |
Year Released | 1980 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2266 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2800 mm |