1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 1954 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Humber Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Humber Hawk would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (377 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 10 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F355.
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, 1996 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F355 | 1954 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | Ferrari | Humber |
| Model | F355 | Hawk |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2265 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 377 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 110 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 45 L |
