2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1969 Honda S600
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Honda S600 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1969 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1969 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 917 kg more than 1969 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, 2006 Ford Ranger (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 1969 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Ranger | S600 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1642 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 35 L |
