1969 Honda S600 vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Honda S600 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford E-Series (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford E-Series should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1969 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, 2013 Ford E-Series (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600. 2013 Ford E-Series has automatic transmission and 1969 Honda S600 has manual transmission. 1969 Honda S600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford E-Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Honda S600 | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | S600 | E-Series |
Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.06:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 25 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 150 L |