1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1988 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1988 Honda Shuttle is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Shuttle (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 225 kg more than 1988 Honda Shuttle.
Because 1988 Honda Shuttle is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Maverick. 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, 1970 Ford Maverick (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Shuttle. (148 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Maverick | 1988 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Maverick | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
