1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1967 Honda S800
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Honda S800 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1967 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 405 kg more than 1967 Honda S800. 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 Taunus (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1967 Honda S800 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taunus | S800 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2010 mm |