1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1992 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1992 Honda Shuttle is newer by 32 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 1,758 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Shuttle (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 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 56 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 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, 1960 Ford Taunus (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Shuttle. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Taunus | 1992 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Taunus | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1758 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 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 |
