2001 Ford Econovan vs. 1965 Honda S600
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 36 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Econovan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Econovan (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Econovan should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 740 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, 2001 Ford Econovan (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Econovan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Econovan | 1965 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Econovan | S600 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2010 mm |
