1964 Ford Zephyr vs. 1988 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1988 Honda Shuttle is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Shuttle (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 65 kg more than 1988 Honda Shuttle.
Because 1988 Honda Shuttle is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Ford Zephyr. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle will offer significantly more control. 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 (148 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zephyr. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Zephyr | 1988 Honda Shuttle | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Zephyr | Shuttle |
Year Released | 1964 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2510 mm |