1966 Ford Taunus vs. 1969 Honda S800
To start off, 1969 Honda S800 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,183 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Honda S800 (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1966 Ford Taunus. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Taunus weights approximately 135 kg more than 1969 Honda S800.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Taunus | 1969 Honda S800 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Taunus | S800 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1183 cc | 789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 35 L |
