1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 1967 Honda S600
To start off, 1972 Ford Gran Torino is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Honda S600 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1967 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Gran Torino should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Gran Torino weights approximately 920 kg more than 1967 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, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Gran Torino | 1967 Honda S600 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Gran Torino | S600 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 35 L |