1994 Ford Tracer vs. 1969 Honda S800
To start off, 1994 Ford Tracer is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Honda S800 would be higher. At 1,323 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Ford Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 67 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Tracer weights approximately 255 kg more than 1969 Honda S800.
Because 1969 Honda S800 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Honda S800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Ford Tracer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Ford Tracer (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Tracer | 1969 Honda S800 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Tracer | S800 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1230 mm |
