1985 AC Cobra vs. 1960 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1985 AC Cobra is newer by 25 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 AC Cobra (223 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 320 kg more than 1985 AC Cobra.
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, 1985 AC Cobra (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 1960 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | AC | Humber |
| Model | Cobra | Hawk |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 56 L |
