1953 Ford 12 M vs. 1966 Honda S600
To start off, 1966 Honda S600 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Honda S600 (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1953 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford 12 M.
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:
| 1953 Ford 12 M | 1966 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | 12 M | S600 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1230 mm |
