1976 Ford Granada vs. 1965 Honda S600
To start off, 1976 Ford Granada is newer by 11 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 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Granada (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Granada weights approximately 795 kg more than 1965 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, 1976 Ford Granada (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Granada | 1965 Honda S600 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Granada | S600 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2010 mm |