1964 Honda S600 vs. 1981 Ford Granada

To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Honda S600 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1964 Honda S600. (54 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 545 kg more than 1964 Honda S600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1964 Honda S600 has manual transmission. 1964 Honda S600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1964 Honda S600 1981 Ford Granada
Make Honda Ford
Model S600 Granada
Year Released 1964 1981
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 606 cc 2294 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 54 HP 112 HP
Engine RPM 8500 RPM 5300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 54.5 mm 90 mm
Engine Stroke Size 65 mm 60.1 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 730 kg 1275 kg
Vehicle Length 3340 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Width 1410 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1230 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2010 mm 2780 mm


 

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