1965 Ford Zephyr vs. 1966 Honda S600

To start off, 1966 Honda S600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Zephyr (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1966 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1966 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 440 kg more than 1966 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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Ford Zephyr (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Honda S600.

Compare all specifications:

1965 Ford Zephyr 1966 Honda S600
Make Ford Honda
Model Zephyr S600
Year Released 1965 1966
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1703 cc 606 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 72 HP 56 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 8500 RPM
Torque 128 Nm 52 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 5500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 7.8:1 8.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1145 kg 705 kg
Vehicle Length 4590 mm 3350 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1410 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1230 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2010 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 35 L


 

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