1979 Ford Cortina vs. 1965 Honda S600
To start off, 1979 Ford Cortina is newer by 14 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Cortina (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Cortina weights approximately 295 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, 1979 Ford Cortina (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Cortina | 1965 Honda S600 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Cortina | S600 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 35 L |