1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1969 Honda S600
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 15 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 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 315 kg more than 1969 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1969 Honda S600 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Sierra | S600 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 35 L |