1975 Ford LTD vs. 1969 Honda S600
To start off, 1975 Ford LTD is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Honda S600 would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford LTD weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1969 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, 1975 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600. 1975 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1969 Honda S600 has manual transmission. 1969 Honda S600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford LTD | 1969 Honda S600 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | LTD | S600 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2010 mm |