1992 Ford Falcon vs. 1960 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1992 Ford Falcon is newer by 32 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Falcon (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Falcon weights approximately 100 kg more than 1960 Humber Hawk. 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, 1992 Ford Falcon (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Falcon | 1960 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Ford | Humber |
Model | Falcon | Hawk |
Year Released | 1992 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2266 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2800 mm |