1964 Ford Zephyr vs. 1989 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1989 Honda Shuttle is newer by 25 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, 1989 Honda Shuttle (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 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 205 kg more than 1989 Honda Shuttle.
Because 1964 Ford Zephyr 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 1964 Ford Zephyr. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1964 Ford Zephyr (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Shuttle. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Zephyr | 1989 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Zephyr | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 940 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 |
