1988 Ford Sierra vs. 1962 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1988 Ford Sierra is newer by 26 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, 1988 Ford Sierra (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Humber Hawk weights approximately 425 kg more than 1988 Ford Sierra.
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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1962 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Sierra | 1962 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Ford | Humber |
Model | Sierra | Hawk |
Year Released | 1988 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2265 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2800 mm |