2009 Ford Ranger vs. 1965 Honda S600
To start off, 2009 Ford Ranger is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Honda S600 would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1965 Honda S600. (56 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1965 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Ranger weights approximately 261 kg more than 1965 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 Ranger (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Honda S600. (52 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Ranger | 1965 Honda S600 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Ranger | S600 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 35 L |
