2006 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1968 Honda S800
To start off, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Honda S800 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1968 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1968 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 2142 kg more than 1968 Honda S800. 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, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1968 Honda S800 has manual transmission. 1968 Honda S800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Crown Victoria | 1968 Honda S800 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Crown Victoria | S800 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 35 L |
