1981 Ford Granada vs. 1969 Honda S600
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 12 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (68 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 645 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, 1981 Ford Granada (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1969 Honda S600 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Granada | S600 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2010 mm |