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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Capri (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1966 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1966 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 440 kg more than 1966 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, 1974 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 184 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 | 2994 cc | 606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 65 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 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 |