1950 Ford Taunus vs. 1967 Honda S800
To start off, 1967 Honda S800 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Honda S800 (67 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1950 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Taunus weights approximately 120 kg more than 1967 Honda S800.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Taunus | 1967 Honda S800 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Taunus | S800 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 67 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2010 mm |
