1965 Honda S600 vs. 1972 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1972 Lincoln Continental is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Honda S600 would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1625 kg more than 1965 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, 1972 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600. 1972 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1965 Honda S600 has manual transmission. 1965 Honda S600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Honda S600 | 1972 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Honda | Lincoln |
Model | S600 | Continental |
Year Released | 1965 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 606 cc | 7542 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3230 mm |