1970 Ford 12 M vs. 1995 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1995 Honda Shuttle is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Shuttle (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 682 kg more than 1970 Ford 12 M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Ford 12 M 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 1970 Ford 12 M. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Honda Shuttle (199 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 12 M. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford 12 M | 1995 Honda Shuttle | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | 12 M | Shuttle |
Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1305 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1532 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2630 mm |