2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1968 Honda S600
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Honda S600 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1968 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 483 kg more than 1968 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (414 Nm) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S600. (66 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Mustang | 1968 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Mustang | S600 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2010 mm |
