1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 1965 Honda S600
To start off, 1967 Ford GT 40 is newer by 2 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 293 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, 1967 Ford GT 40 (85 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm). This means 1967 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford GT 40 | 1965 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | GT 40 | S600 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 65 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 35 L |
