1971 Ford Escort vs. 1965 Honda S600
To start off, 1971 Ford Escort is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Honda S600 would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Honda S600 (56 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Escort weights approximately 100 kg more than 1965 Honda S600.
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, 1971 Ford Escort (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Escort | 1965 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | S600 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2010 mm |
