2000 Ford Taurus vs. 1963 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 2000 Ford Taurus is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Taurus (154 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Taurus weights approximately 353 kg more than 1963 Humber Sceptre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Humber Sceptre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Humber Sceptre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Ford Taurus (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre. 2000 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1963 Humber Sceptre has manual transmission. 1963 Humber Sceptre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Ford Taurus | 1963 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Ford | Humber |
Model | Taurus | Sceptre |
Year Released | 2000 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 1124 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 47 L |