1988 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1965 Honda S600
To start off, 1988 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 23 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 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (210 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 1005 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, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Thunderbird | 1965 Honda S600 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Thunderbird | S600 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2010 mm |