1989 Ford Aerostar vs. 1966 Honda S600
To start off, 1989 Ford Aerostar is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Honda S600 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1966 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1966 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 705 kg more than 1966 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, 1989 Ford Aerostar (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Aerostar | 1966 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Aerostar | S600 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2010 mm |
