1968 Honda S600 vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Honda S600 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1968 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1324 kg more than 1968 Honda S600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Honda S600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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 Mercury Mountaineer (339 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S600. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1968 Honda S600 has manual transmission. 1968 Honda S600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S600 | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | S600 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 2049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 85 L |
