1959 Ford Prefect 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 Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Prefect weights approximately 75 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 Prefect (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 1969 Honda S600 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Prefect | S600 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 117 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 35 L |