1959 Ford 17M vs. 1969 Honda S600
To start off, 1969 Honda S600 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 17M would be higher. At 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford 17M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 390 kg more than 1969 Honda S600.
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, 1959 Ford 17M (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1959 Ford 17M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford 17M | 1969 Honda S600 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | 17M | S600 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 35 L |