2004 Ford Taurus vs. 1966 Honda S600
To start off, 2004 Ford Taurus is newer by 38 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Taurus (155 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1966 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1966 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Taurus weights approximately 772 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.
Because 1966 Honda S600 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 1966 Honda S600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Taurus, 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, 2004 Ford Taurus (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Honda S600. 2004 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1966 Honda S600 has manual transmission. 1966 Honda S600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Ford Taurus | 1966 Honda S600 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taurus | S600 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 35 L |