2009 Ford Taurus vs. 1960 Humber Hawk
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus is newer by 49 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 293 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus.
Because 2009 Ford Taurus is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Humber Hawk. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Ford Taurus (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Hawk. 2009 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1960 Humber Hawk has manual transmission. 1960 Humber Hawk will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Taurus | 1960 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Ford | Humber |
Model | Taurus | Hawk |
Year Released | 2009 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2266 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 56 L |