1996 Ford Mustang vs. 1962 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang is newer by 34 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (350 HP) has 277 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Humber Hawk weights approximately 90 kg more than 1996 Ford Mustang.
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 Ford Mustang (556 Nm) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Mustang | 1962 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Ford | Humber |
Model | Mustang | Hawk |
Year Released | 1996 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2265 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 73 HP |
Torque | 556 Nm | 163 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |