2006 Ferrari 612 vs. 1954 Humber Hawk
To start off, 2006 Ferrari 612 is newer by 52 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 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 471 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 20 kg more than 2006 Ferrari 612.
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, 2006 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari 612 | 1954 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | Ferrari | Humber |
| Model | 612 | Hawk |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 2265 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 45 L |
