1968 Honda S600 vs. 2011 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2011 Ford Mustang is newer by 43 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mustang (412 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1968 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Mustang weights approximately 962 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.
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, 2011 Ford Mustang (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 462 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S600 | 2011 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | S600 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 412 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 528 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 61 L |
