1982 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1968 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1982 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 3,275 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (87 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1968 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1968 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 444 kg more than 1968 Humber Sceptre. 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, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (209 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Thunderbird | 1968 Humber Sceptre | |
| Make | Ford | Humber |
| Model | Thunderbird | Sceptre |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3275 cc | 1723 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1436 kg | 992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
