1965 Honda S600 vs. 2005 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2005 Lincoln LS is newer by 40 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln LS (229 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln LS weights approximately 982 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, 2005 Lincoln LS (298 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600. 2005 Lincoln LS 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. 2005 Lincoln LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Honda S600 | 2005 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Honda | Lincoln |
| Model | S600 | LS |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 68 L |
