2008 Ford Mustang vs. 1960 Humber Hawk
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Humber Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Humber Hawk would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1462 kg more than 1960 Humber Hawk. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Mustang | 1960 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | Ford | Humber |
| Model | Mustang | Hawk |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2862 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 56 L |
