1967 Honda S800 vs. 1993 Ford Tempo
To start off, 1993 Ford Tempo is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Honda S800 would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Tempo (96 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1967 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Tempo weights approximately 455 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.
Because 1967 Honda S800 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Honda S800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Ford Tempo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Ford Tempo (171 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Honda S800 | 1993 Ford Tempo | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | S800 | Tempo |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 2307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2540 mm |
