2009 Ford E-350 vs. 1967 Honda S600
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Honda S600 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1967 Honda S600. (70 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford E-350 weights approximately 241 kg more than 1967 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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S600. 2009 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1967 Honda S600 has manual transmission. 1967 Honda S600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-350 | 1967 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | E-350 | S600 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 15 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 35 L |
