1970 Honda S800 vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda S800 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (438 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 371 more horse power than 1970 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang weights approximately 941 kg more than 1970 Honda S800. 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 Mustang (515 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S800. (67 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Honda S800 | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | S800 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
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 | 67 HP | 438 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1651 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1412 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 61 L |