2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1963 Honda S500
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Honda S500 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (86 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 2136 kg more than 1963 Honda S500. 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 Ranger (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Honda S500. (45 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 1963 Honda S500 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Ranger | S500 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1963 |
Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 531 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2862 kg | 726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 40 L |