1993 Ford Fairlane vs. 1968 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1993 Ford Fairlane is newer by 25 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1968 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1968 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 618 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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Fairlane | 1968 Humber Sceptre | |
| Make | Ford | Humber |
| Model | Fairlane | Sceptre |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1723 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2510 mm |
