1966 Ford GT 40 vs. 1967 Honda S800
To start off, 1967 Honda S800 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1967 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 426 kg more than 1967 Honda S800. 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, 1966 Ford GT 40 (85 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm). This means 1966 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford GT 40 | 1967 Honda S800 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | GT 40 | S800 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 35 L |
