1977 Ford Granada vs. 1966 Honda S600
To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 11 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 2,110 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1966 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1966 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 570 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, 1977 Ford Granada (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Granada | 1966 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Granada | S600 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2110 cc | 606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 35 L |
