1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1969 Honda S600
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 18 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Sierra weights approximately 330 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, 1987 Ford Sierra (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 1969 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Sierra | S600 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2010 mm |
