1985 Ford Granada vs. 1970 Honda S600
To start off, 1985 Ford Granada is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda S600 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Granada (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1970 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Granada weights approximately 575 kg more than 1970 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, 1985 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Granada | 1970 Honda S600 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Granada | S600 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2010 mm |