1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1988 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1988 Honda Shuttle is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Shuttle (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 26 kg more than 1988 Honda Shuttle.
Because 1960 Ford Taunus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Honda Shuttle (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1988 Honda Shuttle | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taunus | Shuttle |
Year Released | 1960 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |