1990 Ford Sierra vs. 1963 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1990 Ford Sierra is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Humber Sceptre (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1990 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 109 kg more than 1990 Ford Sierra. 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, 1963 Humber Sceptre (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1963 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Sierra | 1963 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Ford | Humber |
Model | Sierra | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1990 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1124 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2570 mm |