1974 Ford Capri vs. 1966 Honda S600
To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Honda S600 would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Honda S600 (56 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 280 kg more than 1966 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, 1974 Ford Capri (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Capri | 1966 Honda S600 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Capri | S600 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 56 HP |
Torque | 91 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2010 mm |