1971 Ford Falcon vs. 1989 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1989 Honda Shuttle is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1989 Honda Shuttle. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Falcon weights approximately 420 kg more than 1989 Honda Shuttle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Ford Falcon 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 1971 Ford Falcon. 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, 1971 Ford Falcon (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Shuttle. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Falcon | 1989 Honda Shuttle | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Falcon | Shuttle |
Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |