1998 Ford Scorpio vs. 1962 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 36 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 2,265 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Humber Hawk weights approximately 205 kg more than 1998 Ford Scorpio.
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, 1998 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Scorpio | 1962 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | Ford | Humber |
| Model | Scorpio | Hawk |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2265 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 110 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
