1992 Ford Mustang vs. 1966 Honda S600

To start off, 1992 Ford Mustang is newer by 26 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 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Mustang (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1966 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1966 Honda S600.

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, 1992 Ford Mustang (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Honda S600.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Ford Mustang 1966 Honda S600
Make Ford Honda
Model Mustang S600
Year Released 1992 1966
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2302 cc 606 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 106 HP 56 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 8500 RPM
Torque 183 Nm 52 Nm
Torque RPM 2600 RPM 5500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 54.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.5 mm 65 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 8.5:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4560 mm 3350 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1410 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1230 mm
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 2010 mm


 

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