2008 Ford E-250 vs. 1967 Honda S800
To start off, 2008 Ford E-250 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Honda S800 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1967 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford E-250 weights approximately 397 kg more than 1967 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, 2008 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford E-250 | 1967 Honda S800 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | E-250 | S800 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 35 L |
